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BRIEFS
June 1, 2018
Sched Netweb site
  • Hapag-Lloyd introduces US$1/TEU EBS, sets $55/TEU peak season surcharge
  • APL speeds up US last mile delivery by boosting Eagle Express X service
  • US first-quarter GDP revised downwards to 2.2pc annual rate
  • Demand for new homes in US boosts household good imports
  • Kuehne + Nagel uses WeChat to expand services to China-based exporters
  • DHL eCommerce expands Hong Kong distribution hub for S China exports
  • Former Tiaca chief Doug Brittin is new DTI director of operations
  • Cathay Pacific's Q1 cargo boosted by volume from Indian sub-continent
  • MAB Kargo strives to attain CEIV-Pharma accreditation
  • Finnair starts new Hanover route, raises frequency over summer

Exim Indiaweb site
MAY 31, 2018
  • APL expedites US last mile delivery via enhanced Eagle Express X service
  • FFFAI participates in RAME 2018 Conference in Cameroon to promote FWC-2018
  • First ONE container arrives at Dadri
  • Revised regulatory changes to China Customs Advance Manifest (CCAM)
  • Alibaba plans investing billions to develop smart logistics network
  • Economy seen set on the path of recovery
  • GST special refund fortnight to process all types of claims
  • Relief for exporters as govt makes rules for meeting export obligation more flexible
  • Total exports from SEZs in April amounted to INR 20,548 cr.: EPCES
  • Pak PM bets on higher economic growth through CPEC & better access to the sea

International Transport Journalweb site
  • It's a people business...
  • Working in tandem for groupage services
  • Self-learning algorithms for road transport
  • New traction sent from USA to Saudi Arabia
  • Eurofos opens training centre doors
  • More options between Canada and Australia
  • Garbe building first logistics centre in Austria
  • Aashto's executive director bowing out
  • 24 locomotives for harsh Arctic environment
  • Record first cargo quarter for Air Charter Services
  • Launch of Belgian-British container service
  • Successful Q1 for Descartes
  • Emirates engineers change A380 landing gear themselves
  • Heavier trains with up to 25 t axle loads in NSW
  • P&O Ferrymasters opens first office in Turkey
  • New connection to Cuxport
  • The new choice: France, a partner for your trade...

IHS Maritimeweb site
MAY 31, 2018
  • GasLog eyes 'phenomenal' Chinese LNG demand
  • Ship Finance in second container ship deal in two and a half months
  • Nordic American sells old Suezmaxes ahead of new arrivals
  • China will continue to drive global LNG imports, Höegh LNG says
  • Sustained pace of scrapping of VLCCs could shrink fleet this year
  • IM Skaugen seeks Singapore court protection for restructuring
  • Hydrogen, methanol in carbon-free fuel mix
  • Flex LNG acquires LNG carrier newbuilding pair
  • Yangzijiang a value company, shipbuilding business stable

The Loadstarweb site
MAY 31, 2018
  • Cargo chaos in Brazil as truckers' strike hits fuel deliveries and closes factories
  • Maersk leads call for action to combat the threat of more containership fires
  • The sorry tale of Atlas Air and its pilots - a change of focus is needed
  • Alibaba and Cainiao investment in ZTO Express - more than meets the eye
  • Auto import tariffs would kill 157,000 US jobs
  • CP reaches tentative deal with Teamsters, ending rail strike
  • Lars Winkelbauer from DHL to Polar Air; Robert Hyslop from Polar Air to DHL
  • The grocery store of the future will be online and your virtual personal shopper
  • GAC appoints Rudi van Niekerk to manage Nigeria business

Marine Logweb site
MAY 31, 2018
  • VIDEO: LCS 11 completes acceptance trials
  • Marine industry mourns Jack Gallagher
  • I.M. Skaugen asks Singapore court for moratorium on creditor claims
  • USCG warns of ethylene vapor hazards
  • Former OW Bunker Singapore CEO gets prison sentence
  • MAD dredge to have Wärtsilä equipment package
  • Evac to acquire Cathelco
  • Methanol: The path to zero emissions, says study

Lloyd's Listweb site
MAY 31, 2018
  • Golar venture backs away from Fortuna FLNG project
    Golar potentially looking for other backers as Schlumberger pulls out of OneLNG
  • Lloyds List owner Informa gets green light for UBM merger
    UK competition authority approval paves way for Lloyd's List parent company to strengthen publishing and events portfolios, as Seatrade Maritime's...
  • US slaps steel and aluminium tariffs on the EU, Canada and Mexico
    The US administration on May 1 delayed the decision after initially hitting countries including Japan and China with the tariffs
  • Alibaba to invest $16bn in smart logistics
    Cainiao, Alibaba's five-year-old logistics arm, aims to act as the 'brain' of the global logistics industry
  • TT Club boosts bottom line despite hurricane impact
    Attritional claims range-bound thanks to balanced book
  • AET secures $578m credit facility for capex spending
    BNP Paribas, DBS Bank and four others provided a credit facility that is expected to fund part of MISC's future...
  • Tide has turned between Chinese lessors and Greek shipowners, says lawyer
    Some leasing companies are travelling to Greece on a weekly basis and have even established teams dedicated to Greek owners
  • Yangzijiang shares rise 4.3% after stock buyback
    Company says it is ready to purchase more of its shares on weak prices
  • Maersk Honam containers released to customers
    Containership casualty will go for repair following further evaluation
  • Fairfax ups its ante on Seaspan to $1bn
    Seaspan will seek diversify over time into the broader infrastructure sector, according to chairman David Sokol
  • Ship Finance International takes four neo-panamaxes
    Update: New York-listed lessor eyes more boxship tonnage with first-quarter earnings plagued by weak tanker income
  • Frontline shares soar as first-quarter results beat expectations
    Update: Frontline Management chief executive Robert Macleod sees positive signs from crude inventory cycle, scrapping and potential relaxation of Opec cut
  • Strike at India's major ports deferred until June 20
    Shipping ministry to hold talks with the labour unions on June 18 to revise wage structures
  • Höegh LNG loses Ghana FSRU contract
    Update: Egyptian Natural Gas in talks with Höegh Partners for early termination of a five-year charter for Höegh Gallant
  • Forced to choose the Marshall Islands over Greece
    Poseidon Shipping's Spyros Eleftheros identified a shortage of crew from Greece as the main culprit of the Greek flag losing...
  • Greek seafaring at a crossroads
    A revitalised interest in a career at sea collides with increased financial obligations for Greek seafarers
  • Ports America shakes up management
    Michael Hassing leaves the company as new chairman and chief executive appointed

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MAY 31, 2018
  • Eyeing 19,000-TEU ships, Virginia ports get $350 million for deepening
  • US regulators add some flexibility to trucker ELD work rules
  • Maersk: Indian container growth rate sharpest since 2016
  • XPO Logistics to buy 770 big rigs as LTL demand rises
  • Shanghai's spring fog leads to US import shipment delays
  • China shippers risk delays if they lack advance customs filing
  • US LTL truckers ODFL, Saia add terminals, capacity seeking density
  • Trucker, BCO collaboration turns around LB's TTI

TradeWindsweb site
MAY 31, 2018
  • Mood improves as Greek shipping seeks new direction
    As Greek shipping goes from strength to strength, home country may have to do more to diversify and develop into a full-blown maritime cluster, writes Harry Papachristou
  • Size matters for Greeks looking to obtain financing
    Lending to shipowners in Greece has become a three-class society, says ship finance expert Angelos Roupas-Pantaleoneon
  • World Tankers ties up MR duo
  • Greek shipping should stop paying lip service to the past
    Despite its progress and successes, there is still something oddly backwards-looking in the way Greek shipping views itself and the way in which it sells its vision
  • Swiss tonnage tax 'still live issue'
    Ex-Geneva mayor pledges to press for new maritime tax regime to make landlocked country more attractive
  • Penfield taps Hong Kong for aframax pool partners
    Connecticut-based commercial manager also looks to Heidmar veteran Gronseth to help expand operations
  • Biggest ports in Greece come to life as giants pour in millions of euros
    Shiprepair and container volumes on the rise since privatisation of Piraeus and Thessaloniki
  • Lunde launches digital shop for ship financing
    Banking veteran Dagfinn Lunde and Greek co-founder Marina Tzoutzouraki set out to revolutionise S&P financing
  • Pappas to make most of upturn in dry bulk
    After reclaiming top spot amid Wall Street bulker companies, Star Bulk Carriers CEO is bullish about sector's future
  • Greek banks edge back into shipping
  • Economou on the art of perseverance
    Major Greek shipowner discusses how he weathered the latest market upheavals, his future plans and reveals he could live on just €1,000 a month, if he had to
  • Marine fuels industry braces for 2020 sulphur cap shock
    'Mom-and-pop' outfits among those who face jolt to the competitive landscape due to heavy capital requirements of upcoming emissions rules
  • Lines split amid surcharge furore
    European lines lambasted for emergency fuel surcharges amid signs that Asian peers have broken rank
  • China Navigation confirms boxship quartet order
  • PIL quits Nigeria line revival
  • Pateras doubles down on boxships
    Greek shipowner aims to become one of the world's biggest feedership operators
  • MarineTraffic pieces the shipping world together
    Internet start-up shows that shipping in Greece isn't just about owning vessels
  • Sentiment climbs for spot LNG carriers in second half
    Shipowners are settling in for an expected upturn in charter rates for the latter part of 2018
  • Wisdom Marine charters out debut LPG newbuild
  • Sohmen-Pao sets sights on Dorian
    BW LPG launches $1.1bn bid to consolidate VLGC market
  • Flex LNG CEO set to return to US
  • Skar's exit sees Golar lose two executives in a month
    Chief technical officer quits hot on the heels of senior vice president
  • GasLog yet to select LNG ship for FSRU job
  • Gas Natural eyes existing LNG ships over newbuilds
    Maritime transport director Jorge Zickermann talks vessel chartering, floating regas and LNG bunkering
  • First end users line up Gas Natural's for small-scale system
  • Cheniere raids market for LNG carrier period haul
    US producer takes raft of ships out of the market on 12 to 18-month deals but owners are unable to discuss them
  • Panagopulos pushes fast-forward on LNG bunker future
    Perhaps the most advanced plan to catapult shipping into the age of low carbon emissions has Greek masterminds
  • Eager investors wait in the wings as offshore's pulse picks up
  • Nes senses tougher PSV hunting in an improving offshore market
    Martin Nes wants extra PSVs but says a better market is giving owners more confidence on vessel values
  • Shipowners can cover drug losses despite court ruling, lawyers say
  • Review proposes shake-up of Canadian pilotage
    Ex-Canadian Coast Guard commissioner Marc Gregoire tackles complaints over cost, monopoly and transparency with his reform proposals for the Pilotage Act
  • Missing electrician believed to have committed suicide
  • China goes on hunt for illegal sea sand miners
    Three Chinese provinces have joined their law-enforcement fleets in a crackdown on illegal offshore sea sand mining - but shipowners in the trade appear unruffled
  • Shipping must succeed in drive to meet new sulphur regulations
    IMO cap set for 2020 is the first big test for shipping to show it can clean up its act
  • Rudd returns with Vortex Shipbroking
    Experienced tanker broker opts to go it alone with new UK outfit
  • Guggenheim-backed owner doubles VLCC tally at DSME
    Low-profile player Maritime Partners said to up order for duo to be used by Hartree
  • Daitoh to renew chem-tanker fleet
  • Ship Finance International to keep 15-year-old VLCCs
    Boss Ole Hjertaker says tankers locked in with Frontline are 'not fully' old
  • Smart Tankers looks to more growth in VLCCs
    Small and plucky Greek owner keeps finger on the pulse of the market through spot business
  • Siem's newest car carrier slides into business
  • Carnival arms push ageing cruiseships to Germany
    Midsize vessels prove popular at both ends of quality spectrum
  • Kouros denies claims supramax is for sale
  • Offen poised to exit capesizes
  • Emarat sells supramax as prices hold ground
  • Top Ships growth continues with new ATM in place
    Tanker owner eyes possible share sales as latest newbuilding arrives.
  • Top Ships eyes $14.3m ATM offering as growth continues
    Tanker owner eyes possible share sales as latest newbuilding arrives.
  • Ifchor expands with Seattle office
    Broker's US presence bolstered by Anthony Larson-led offshoot.
  • Golar LNG says Schlumberger out of OneLNG
    LNG shipping rates provide some tailwind but a major FLNG project faces delays.
  • Hoegh calls time on Ghana FSRU job
    As Egypt asks for redelivery on company's regas unit and wait continues on Chilean project.
  • Fairfax pumps another $500m into Seaspan
    Fund takes total investment in boxship owner to $1bn to boost acquisition firepower.
  • Ship Finance snaps up boxship quartet
    John Fredriksen company adds 14,000-teu ships backed by Asian charters.
  • Portland Maritime team joins Ocean Shipbrokers
    London Bridge-based brokerage grows again with five additions.
  • Phenolic compounds blamed for Houston bunker woes
    VPS identifies cause of fuel problem that led to more than 80 ships experiencing mechanical issues.
  • D'Amico building new digital fleet HQ
    Rome base to boost Italian group's data collection and efficiency.
  • Olympic Subsea sees hope for OSVs
    Norwegian owner says activity increasing in subsea and renewables markets.
  • Petrobras keeps SolstadFarstad OSVs
    Brazilian major renews deals for anchor-handlers and a CSV.
  • MPCC turns a profit in first quarter
    Expanding boxship owner says it is still in start-up phase as it aims for 100-strong fleet.
  • KOTC sells VLCC as tankers dominate recycling market
    Kuwait Petroleum subsidiary offloads second oldest tanker in 'as is' sale.
  • Frontline turns red as rates decline
    John Fredriksen tanker company's markets hit by high fleet growth in first quarter, CEO says.
  • Wuhan XG moves into boxships with new order
    Chinese owner inks feedership deal at Ezhou Guangda yard.
  • Hoegh LNG drives up earnings
    Norwegian owner's revenue increases, with more to come from Hoegh Esperanza.
  • IM Skaugen files for Singapore restructuring
    Oslo-listed gas carrier company takes shelter from creditors to reorganise business in "trying times."
  • Mitsubishi targets scrubber supply market
    Japanese shipbuilder teams up with sister company to meet demand for sulphur cleaning system.
  • Essar sells its last capesize bulker for demolition
    Deal comes amid rising prices for dry bulk tonnage in Pakistan.
  • ABN AMRO bolsters Singapore ship finance team
    Dutch bank relocates colleague from Oslo and recruits former NORD/LB banker to Asia team.

American Shipperweb site
MAY 31, 2018
  • House diving into water bill next week
    Congress will consider the Water Resources Development Act of 2018 next week. The Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Chairman ...
  • Port Manatee, Argentina trade relationship growing
    Port Manatee and Argentine are working together to strengthen their trade relationship. The port said Argentina is its No. 1 source of imp...
  • NAFTA trade growth steady but slowing
    The total value of cross-border trade between the United States and its partners in the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) - Canad...
  • MPC Container Ships records profit, doubles revenues
    MPC Container Ships ASA, together with its subsidiaries, recorded a net profit of $500,000 for the first quarter of 2018, up from a net los...
  • IATA: Air cargo growth rebounds in April
    Growth in global air freight volumes rebounded in April after slowing considerably the previous month. Cargo demand jumped 4.1 percent for...
  • Metal duties to hit NAFTA partners, EU
    U.S. duties of 25 percent for steel and 10 percent for aluminum imported from EU member countries, Canada and Mexico will take effect Frida...
  • Rich subsidiary ROAR acquires Integra Logistics
    Buffalo, N.Y.-based ROAR Logistics announced it has acquired Integra Logistics Services , based in Houston. "With this acquisition, ROAR f...
  • Executive Moves: CSX and Loadsmart
    CSX Corporation announced Wednesday that James Schwichtenberg has joined the company as vice president and chief safety officer. Schwichte...
  • CP conductors, engineers back at work
    Canadian Pacific said it reached a tentative four-year agreement with CP conductors and locomotive engineers and a five-year agreement with...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MAY 31, 2018
  • ICE Brent/WTI spread sharply wider as US production grows
    US refinery utilization was its highest since January.
  • Mexico to impose tariffs to US products; follows US move on Section 232 protection
    The tariffs are a response to US tariffs from Mexico.
  • Canada to buy Kinder Morgan's Trans Mountain pipeline for C$4.5 billion
    Purchase ensures pipeline work during summer.
  • Turkey's Tupras switches from fuel oil to bitumen production: traders
  • Piraeus bunker fuel discount to Istanbul shrinks on bullish Greek factors
  • External: Praxis Energy Agents DMCC
  • Japan's Mitsubishi Shipbuilding, MHPS launch new scrubber ahead of IMO rule
    The launch comes as srubbers are gaining more traction to meet IMO's upcoming 2020 rule.
  • TRADER NOTE: Brightoil Petroleum Singapore makes Stephen Qi Jun acting CEO
    Jun's appointment comes after Wang Wei ceased to be CEO effective May 21.
  • TRADER NOTE: Marine fuels trader KPI Bridge Oil hires four bunker traders
    Meanwhile, the company's Istanbul-based bunker trader, Cihan Birdogdu, has relocated to New York.
  • Fujairah bunker sales seen to have fallen more than 20% in H1 on Qatar diplomatic impasse
    Any upswing in oil prices could bode well for Fujairah's storage industry, as could better macroeconomics.
  • ANALYSIS: Saudi, ADNOC OSPs expected to rise on firm market structure, stronger demand
    Sources said the volumes were partly to make up for the lost Saudi crude from its allocation cuts.
  • TANKERS: Key Persian Gulf-China VLCC route breaches w50 for first time in 4 months
    The VLCC market got an upward boost due to the firm bunker prices which had stayed over $400/mt for the past 5 weeks.
  • Singapore Jun ex-wharf 500 CST bunker fuel term inked at MOPS minus $2-$2.50/mt
    The levels were stable compared with May term discounts of minus $2.50/mt.
  • Singapore Jun ex-wharf 380 CST bunker fuel term inked at MOPS plus $3-$4/mt
    The levels were rangebound from May term premiums of plus $2-$6/mt.
  • DRY BULK: US-China trade dispute, truck strikes, coal rules halt Panamax action
    "The market is not looking its best at the moment," a shipowner said, adding "even the Pacific market is coming off, derivatives included -- recovery is yet to be seen."
  • FUTURES: Crude falls in mid morning trade on API inventory data
    "Further downside risk into today [Thursday] could persist given expectations for US oil inventories to rise into the week ended May 25," OCBC's Gan said.

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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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