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BRIEFS
February 1, 2018
Sched Netweb site
  • Hong Kong HIT remotely controls box movements at Container Terminal 9
  • 'K' Line back in black as revenues rise 16pc to US$7.8 billion, boxes get credit
  • NYK back in black as sales rise 15.3pc to US$228.3 million, boxes get credit
  • Barcelona up 32.2pc to 2.9 million TEU, transshipments soar 137pc
  • PSA Mumbai mired in inter-terminal cost squabbles on JNPT rail use
  • Feeder shipping on a roll as intra-regional traffic grows
  • Transpac, Asia-Europe backhaul to lose 5m TEU from China's waste ban
  • Drewry's Global Reefer Freight Rate Index up for 4 straight quarters
  • APM Terminals takes over reefer terminal at Genoa-Savona port
  • Halifax up 16pc to 559,242 TEU, beats 2005 record of 550,462 TEU
  • Port of Cork volumes increase 3.7pc to 217,763 TEU in 2017
  • US soybeans headed for China pioneer agribiz blockchain trade
  • India's domestic air cargo up 10.2pc, international soars 19pc
  • Aviation welcomes African AU open skies pact, but not all sign on
  • Boeing's new 787 Dreamliner gains approval before government shutdown
  • Lufthansa ups freighters to Japan with 2 weekly Osaka flights
  • Dutch air cargo appeals to state to end crippling slot crisis

Exim Indiaweb site
JANUARY 31, 2018
  • China's first 20,000-TEU containership delivered
  • Cochin Shipyard forays into fishing vessel construction
  • Drewry's Global Reefer Freight Rate Index increases for 4th consecutive quarter
  • Hamburg Süd announces new services between West Coast South & Central America & Asia
  • Hapag-Lloyd sails to east coast of Africa for first time with new service
  • J. M. Baxi wins MANSA-organised cricket tournament
  • APM Terminals Pipavav shows improved quarter-on-quarter performance
  • JNPT bags prize at 20th All India Major Ports Cultural Meet 2017-18
  • Krishnapatnam Port - Pre-Budget expectations
  • Port of Long Beach has busiest year ever in 2017
  • Samir J. Shah conferred "World Customs Organization (WCO) Certificate of Merit" for contribution to international Customs community

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Palestine and Qatar accede to TIR
  • Funds collected for California (drone) dreaming
  • Ceva picks new boss for the North
  • JV opens new container yard
  • Papua New Guinea: ICTSI operations start
  • A step forward to Ganga as a transport mode
  • How to attract flying heroes
  • Wage dumping dispute in Ticino
  • Autonomous haul trucks achieve milestone
  • Hamburg Süd with sole partner on ASPA and ASCA
  • CCA welcomes Mauroux to the board
  • Iata looks back on very positive year for freight
  • China services set to double
  • Quiver full of changes in K Line's management team
  • Gebrüder Weiss banking on automobile industry
  • Finnlines working on vessel shape

IHS Maritimeweb site
JANUARY 31, 2018
  • Strike threatens Colombia's Puerto Bolivar
  • Maritime market will not see huge improvement in 2018, Wärtsilä says
  • Eurogate sees volumes slip following alliance rejig
  • Fruit traders invest in ships again
  • Navios Maritime Containers expects stronger rates in 2019
  • Rotterdam aims to be world's 'smartest' port
  • CSSC under threat of delisting as profit warning issued
  • Higher earnings for Japan's 'big three' shipping lines
  • SK Shipping chooses DSIC for Vale ore carriers
  • Evergas LPG tanker fetches USD745/ldt in scrap sale
  • ReefVival - restoring marine ecology with 3D printing

The Loadstarweb site
JANUARY 31, 2018
  • Fourth-quarter rebound fails to reverse full-year profit decline at CH Robinson
  • Cheaper and easier: Asia Pacific the next hot-spot for e-commerce delivery
  • TEU tokens - first cryptocurrency for container shipping is launched
  • K Line slips back into the red, but NYK and MOL remain in calmer waters
  • HQ2 Hunger Games: meet your tributes
  • Shipping tech bubble talk emerges
  • CEVA appoints Eddie Aston to succeed Michael O'Donoghue as head of UK, Ireland and Nordics
  • IATA: 2017 air freight's strongest year of growth since 2010
  • Taylor Oliver to head new Flexport office in Chicago, as it eyes expansion

Marine Logweb site
JANUARY 31, 2018
  • Vigor to build pioneering wave energy converter buoy
  • Danish pilotage agency opts for Saab dispatch solution
  • Master Marine delivers fleet boat to Waterfront Services
  • Wärtsilä CEO: We might take a look at acquiring Rolls-Royce marine biz
  • New York unveils Offshore Wind Master Plan
  • Rand Logistics files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy

Lloyd's Listweb site
JANUARY 31, 2018
  • East-of-Suez outperforms Atlantic in weak product tanker trades
    Pre-Chinese New Year fixtures to provide short-term lift in Middle East
  • Capital Product Partners posts lower profit
    US-listed tanker company has sold one vessel while acquiring a more modern carrier
  • Maersk Line and Hamburg Süd rationalise Asia-South America offering
    Duo announce revamped services as part of carrier integration
  • Are you free to talk?
    Freedom of speech should be a consideration when choosing your maritime hub
  • Navigator joins Enterprise for new ethylene export terminal on US Gulf
    The new terminal will boost employment for Navigator's fleet of gas carriers
  • Clock is ticking on scrubber installation
    Roger Holm says owners should install scrubbers before 2020 as orders continue to climb
  • Rotterdam and IBM to build port of the future
    Europe's largest container shipping hub teams up with tech giant for digitalisation initiative to create a 'connected, smart' port prepared...
  • Taiwan to implement 0.5% sulphur cap in 2019
    Move comes a year ahead of the International Maritime Organization's mandate to lower the sulphur cap in marine fuels
  • Ship's officers get guidance on harassment
    Booklet promotes gender diversity on board
  • Daily Briefing
    Once blocked from developing a container terminal in Long Beach, Cosco is now within grasp of taking control of the...
  • Brexit impact on international arbitration will be 'zero'
    Speculation that London maritime arbitration awards would become unenforceable in Europe post-Brexit is groundless
  • Will 2018 be the year of shipping Initial Coin Offerings?
    Three ventures want to raise funds to develop blockchain-based systems, but risks could curb investor interest
  • APMT facing home truths over European terminals
    As Danish box port operator tidies up its house, could other facilities follow the same path as Zeebrugge?
  • U-Ming Marine hails 'biggest-yet' contract with 25-year Vale deal
    Contract with Vale worth $600m adds two newbuild very large ore carriers to the recent wave of VLOC orders
  • HHI resumes partial yard operations after safety checks
    The shipbuilder will carry out further safety inspections on its assembly line before it resumes full operations
  • Wärtsilä sees improved outlook for demand in 2018
    More growth opportunities seen in the services business, says chief executive Jaakko Eskola
  • MOL profit jumps on box and dry bulk shipping recovery
    Company estimates profit attributable to its parent to reach $92m for the 2017 fiscal year
  • NYK reports profit on strong liner and dry bulk trade demand
    Management decides to pay a year-end dividend based on better industry prospects
  • K Line returns to profit on the back of global trade recovery
    Japanese group's bottom line has improved but overcapacity remains a challenge
  • Doosan Engine to power DSME-built boxships for MSC
    Engines worth $460m are expected to be delivered by July 2019
  • MPC ContainerShips adds two more vessels to fleet
    Oslo-listed firm purchased the pair of 2,800 teu vessels for $21.8m
  • Hapag-Lloyd scraps seven boxships
    Vessels to be recycled at environmentally sustainable yards in Turkey and China

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JANUARY 31, 2018
  • NY-NJ port warns rail delays could continue for two weeks
  • Oakland port upgrade - more capacity, improved efficiency
  • Truck firm's Bronx, NY, terminal brings shippers, receivers closer
  • Japanese carriers report profits before new ONE venture
  • Bangladesh explores India air cargo space to sidestep congestion
  • Better infrastructure, lower tariffs push India foreign transhipment lower
  • Air cargo crunch easing possible ahead of Lunar New Year
  • Hamburg Süd launches Asia-west coast South America services

TradeWindsweb site
JANUARY 31, 2018
  • Cargill terminal strikes may cause ship delays
    Labour action by employees at local crushing mills said to have caused some backups at port.
  • GoodBulk flips capesize for 50% upside
    Clear out of older tonnage comes as Oslo-listed owner takes delivery of bulkers formerly owned by CarVal.
  • SEB's operating profit narrows for fourth quarter
    Full-year earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) for Stockholm-based bank for shipping and other industries jumped 40% due to better domestic market.
  • Oil CEOs ask Trump to fund VLCC dredging
    Despite Army Corps agreeing to partner on project last year, dredging still needs funding.
  • Jason Marine CEO to retire after 35 years
    Executive chairman Foo Chew Tuck is set to take over for Ronald Tan Lian Huat, who joined the maritime navigation and communication equipment provider in 1983.
  • Oaktree's stake in Torm nears $390m
    Major investor has seen its leading holding in tanker owner inch up after capital raise.
  • GasLog Partners forecasts higher LNG demand
    New York-listed master limited partnership beats estimates for fourth quarter.
  • Artificial intelligence enters e-navigation
    New applications aim to use AI to avoid human error in vessel operations
  • Life insurance mutual takes major Tidewater stake
    Northwestern Mutual reveals it is now the third largest investor in OSV player with near $50m holding.
  • NS United almost doubles profit
    Japanese bulker and LPGC company sees revenue jump over first nine months.
  • Ferry McFerryface to be renamed
    Spoilsport Australian transport minister chooses 'May Gibbs' instead.
  • Capital Product adds MR, sells another
    Marinakis company buys modern vessel from parent as profit falls.
  • Navigator Gas and Enterprise press ahead with ethylene terminal
    Shipowner and partner say project has backing of Flint Hills and Japanese trading house.
  • Greek shipowners boast $100bn fleet
    VesselsValue study places Hellenic owners at the head of the pile ahead of LNG leader Japan.
  • Iino Kaiun profit margin rising
    Lower revenue but better earnings mark first nine months at Japanese owner.
  • BW explains Dorian buy as Lycouris shares M&A thoughts
    Singaporean group points to price incentive while Dorian executive believes consolidation will involve private owners.
  • Wartsila banking on marine improvement
    Shipping technology group's Q4 profit dips, but better times ahead.
  • Credit committees approve Viking restructuring
    Final piece of refinancing jigsaw is in place at Swedish OSV owner.
  • SK Shipping firms up Vale VLOC order
    Brokers say deal for two bulkers has been signed at Dalian Shipbuilding.
  • MPC Container Ships strikes again in S&P market

    Oslo Axess-quoted asset player adds a third ship in two days to take fleet to 44 vessels.
  • U-Ming orders VLOCs for $600m Vale contract
    Taiwanese owner heads to China for big bulkers backed by 25-year COAs.
  • Total sets sights on next target areas for LNG bunkering
    Xavier Pfeuty says it is time for shipowners to reassess the economic case for LNG.
  • Avance Gas VLGC damaged after South Korean prang
    Ship likely to be out of the market for a spell after collision with tanker.
  • Warwick Norman leaves RightShip
    CEO since 2001 finally steps down after 16 years at the helm
  • Eight missing after cargoship sinks
    Chinese navy rescues two men from Mongolian vessel carrying sugar to Korea.
  • Abandoned PSV sinks off Mexico
    Oceanografia ship suffered hull breach in storm.
  • Reborn Phoenix expects big profit jump
    Restructured Chinese bulker owner boosted by better market in 2017.
  • Baltic to push ahead with ejecting handies from BDI
    Exchange to override opposition to only having capesize, panamax and supramax vessels in general shipping index
  • NYK boosted by strong third quarter
    Japanese shipowner sees profit surge by JPY 10bn compared to halfway stage of FY2017.
  • K Line returns to profit on stronger markets
    Japanese shipowner boosted by better performances at most of its major divisions.
  • Containerships help to raise profit at MOL
    But Japanese shipowner's tanker operation hit by weaker markets with profit down nearly 48%.
  • Hapag-Lloyd scraps seven more containerships
    German owner says vessels will be sent for demolition at green yards in Turkey and China.

American Shipperweb site
JANUARY 31, 2018
  • Linebarger urges KORUS parties to address market access, implementation issues
    Cummins Inc. Chairman and CEO Tom Linebarger, who serves as chairman of Business Roundtable's International Engagement Committee, issued a ...
  • Jawaharlal Nehru Port's fourth terminal opens for business
    Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust's (JNPT) fourth terminal commenced operations with last week's berthing of CMA CGM's Centaurus , PSA Internatio...
  • Port Houston thrives in 2017
    Port Houston in 2017 recorded the highest total tonnage ever at 38.3 million tons, surpassing the previous record of 37.8 million tons set ...
  • Port of Oakland strives to become first port of call from Asia
    The Port of Oakland is working to supplant the two major Southern California seaports and become the first port of call for some cargo ship...
  • IATA: Airfreight volumes soar 9% in 2017
    Global airfreight demand soared 9 percent year-over-year in 2017, according to the International Air Transport Association (IATA). Global a...
  • Japan's 'Big 3' carriers continue to grow earnings in FY2017
    Japan's three largest ocean shipping companies - Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK Line), Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL) and Kawasaki Kis...
  • Officials from NAFTA member countries express support for modernized trade deal
    A former Canadian prime minister, former Mexican commerce secretary, and former U.S. ambassador to Mexico touted the benefits of the North ...
  • Commentary: The data land grab
    The most interesting aspect of the recently announced blockchain initiative between the A.P. Moller-Maersk Group and IBM isn't the technolo...
  • Freese, Hapag-Lloyd's North American president, retires
    Hapag-Lloyd, Germany's largest ocean carrier, said its North America president, Wolfgang Freese, will retire after nearly five decades with...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JANUARY 31, 2018
  • FEATURE: Carbon cap may loom for shippers but sulfur emissions cut commands most attention
    As the shipping and bunker fuel industries scramble to prepare themselves for a looming cut in permitted sulfur levels in marine fuel, the question of how to cope with likely restrictions on other pollutants is also hoving into view.
  • Charterers take advantage of cheap Suezmax freight to send fuel oil to East
    Pressure on Suezmax freight rates have led to a scramble to fix fuel oil cargoes on Suezmaxes to the East.
  • North American bunker prices up despite US fuel oil stock builds
    North American bunker prices ended higher for the week ended January 26 despite US fuel oil stockpile builds during the same period of time.
  • INTERVIEW: Shell sees 'vast majority' of LNG bunkering by barge by 2030
    "I believe this is really the year where we go from niche to mainstream in LNG."
  • External: Wired Bunkering
  • Total plans 20,000 cu m LNG bunker barge for CMA-CGM supply deal
    The deal, due to start in 2020, will see Total supply around 300,000 mt/year of LNG to the shipping company.
  • Tanker owner GulfNav to acquire majority stake in Singapore's Atlantic Navigation
    GulfNav gets an opportunity to expand its fleet and integrate capabilities across the entire services supply chain through this purchase.
  • ExxonMobil says to triple Permian production by 2025, expand transportation infrastructure
    The major's tight oil production, from mainly horizontal wells, is also poised to jump fivefold during the same time frame.
  • FUTURES: Crude futures trade lower in Asian morning
    Market taking a cautious stance till the Energy Information Administration data is released later Wednesday.

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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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