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November 2, 2018
Sched Netweb site
  • CMA CGM buys Containerships as part of its regional 'densification' scheme
  • US bans exports to Beijing-backed chipmaker, cites national security
  • Long Beach port invests in electric terminal tractor to reduce air pollution
  • US trade war expected to hurt China when 25pc tariff kicks in next year
  • Ship operating costs to rise 2.7pc in 2018 and 3.1pc next year: Survey
  • Old Dominion Q3 profit up 69.5pc to US$173.4 million as sales rise 21.2pc
  • Nor-Shipping appoints its first sustainability and technology chief
  • MacGregor signs letter of intent with CSSC on Chinese offshore acquisition
  • Ethiopian Airlines to launch thrice weekly flights to Moscow December 1
  • Heavy cargo falls on loader severely injuring his leg at Mumbai airport
  • SMBC Aviation Capital sets up in Hong Kong to tap regional demand
  • Forwarders call for urgent action on chronic truck congestion at JFK Airport

Exim Indiaweb site
NOVEMBER 1, 2018
  • CMA CGM completes acquisition of Containerships
  • FFFAI & Kazakhstan Embassy host round table on INSTC in Delhi to boost logistics business
  • Railways increases freight rates to improve passenger amenities!
  • Improved ranking of India reflects enabling & supportive eco-system for business & exports to thrive: FIEO President
  • India improves rank by 23 positions in Ease of Doing Business
  • Indian construction equipment a growing sector, says study
  • Quantum leap in India's Trading Across Borders parameters on the back of multiple initiatives

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Feeling the pulse of change
  • Four new trucks for transporting blinds
  • Industry veteran joins Water Front
  • US short line railroad starts operations in Oregon
  • Aero Cargo France assists Gulf Air's return to Paris
  • More space for e-commerce activities
  • APL supports Americares
  • Kiwi Rail refurbishing locomotive fleet
  • Re-election at Port de Guadeloupe
  • CAF project for Burgas supported by Circle
  • Somalia flights resume after four decade suspension
  • Acquisition of Containerships now signed and sealed
  • XPO updates financial targets
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Box train departs Belgium en route to China
  • Robotic piece picking module going into action
  • Changes in K LIne top management
  • Double daily Dushanbe - Astana

IHS Maritimeweb site
NOVEMBER 1, 2018
  • EEX Group signals long-term ambition in dry bulk freight derivatives
  • Commercial management split in Taylor Maritime fleet

The Loadstarweb site
NOVEMBER 1, 2018
  • XPO Logistics stays bullish, despite $15m hit from client bankruptcy
  • Schiphol airport charges to rise, but freighters pay less than passenger planes
  • Maersk the first carrier to launch instant booking confirmation for containers
  • Barge operators hit by new charges as Rhine water levels sink to new lows
  • Seaspan still focused on container shipping, despite diversion into energy sector
  • Market Insight: Logistics M&A and a merger of equals that would scare the hell out of rivals
  • Chinese economy slowing faster than expected - worst yet to come
  • Why Cathay Pacific's handling of its data breach deserves praise

Marine Logweb site
NOVEMBER 1, 2018
  • Austal reports cyber security breach
  • Port of LA issues statement on explosion in export-bound container
  • Capital Product Partners to install scrubbers on up to 14 ships
  • Matson takes delivery of largest containership ever built in U.S.
  • ClassNK releases new EEDI software
  • VesselsValue: 44% of scheduled 2018 newbuild deliveries still at yards
  • Gladding-Hearn books order from Seaway Pilots

Lloyd's Listweb site
NOVEMBER 1, 2018
  • US crude production figures allay pipeline capacity concerns
    EIA says industry efficiencies in pipeline utilisation and increased trucking and rail transport allowed higher-than-expected production growth
  • Capital Product sees LNG as 'premature' for tramp owners
    Jerry Kalogiratos says scrubber talks with some charterers still 'ongoing' after Greek owner strikes deal with HMM for retrofitting five...
  • EU tonnage tax rules could spell Brexit blow for UK flag
    Owners relying on the UK's European status to meet tonnage tax requirements will have to reflag to meet state aid...
  • GasLog reaps benefit of soaring LNG carrier spot rates
    Monaco-based owner reports highest earnings yet seen from Cool Pool participation, but says that pace of world fleet growth may...
  • JES confirms shipbuilding closure
    JES says the judicial managers of its shipbuilding business have failed to submit a draft revival plan on time
  • Criminals target shipping in spate of attacks off Congo
    High alert in Congo as three vessels attacked in a day and some 12 crew believed to have been abducted
  • Daily Briefing
    EU scrapping regulation could spur wholesale change | CMA CGM completes Containerships acquisition | Bulk sector slowly moving out of...
  • Maersk Line launches instant box booking platform
    Maersk says the new system will make booking a container as easy as booking a flight
  • New ILWU president vows to maintain progressive tradition
    The incoming team faces a number of key issues in the coming years, not least fending off the potential threat...
  • Port of Los Angeles evacuated after container explodes
    Officials speedily ruled out the possibility of terrorism, saying the explosion was likely an industrial accident, resulting from an export...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
NOVEMBER 1, 2018
  • UPS Freight to 'empty network' ahead of potential strike
  • XPO turns to AI for LTL truck pricing
  • New NY-NJ port chief needs to be 'nimble,' politically savvy
  • Zeamarine appoints Dominik Stehle as chief commercial officer
  • Cosco earnings show challenge of recouping higher fuel costs
  • Transload facility boosts Oakland port's reefer prospects
  • New ro-ro and container rebound lifts APM Terminals Itajai
  • Logistics reforms propel India's ease-of-business ranking
  • Maersk advances integrated strategy with instant booking tool

TradeWindsweb site
NOVEMBER 1, 2018
  • Baltimore port open, but court papers allege work slowdown
  • Product tankers set for significantly better 2019, says Lauro
    Scorpio Tankers chief executive believes the market is being helped by more then just cyclical factors.
  • Plaintiffs in Texas lawsuit ordered to pay costs to Economou
    Investors who went after DryShips chief executive in Marshall Islands fraud lawsuit find the tables turned
  • Zodiac hires key trio as finance division moves back to London
    Senior Credit Suisse banker, a partner from Ince and a former GlaxoSmithKline director have all been recruited amid a strategic step that defies Brexit concerns
  • Full steam ahead for IMO 2020
    Key meeting sends clear signal that industry must ramp up preparations for new emission controls
  • How do you decarbonise an industry built on carbon?
    Shipping's business model would require a rethink if it is serious about cutting emissions
  • APL delivers for disaster relief to mark its 170th anniversary
  • Boxship lines drift back to volatile West Africa trades
    Growing volumes tempt operators to return despite port disputes and congestion
  • Continental plans to scrap its remaining containerships before 2020 sulphur cap
    Singapore-based boxship owner says it wants to sell its last five containerships but no deal has been done so far
  • Benin floats project for FSRU to up gas supply
  • TMS Cardiff Gas nudges up on-order tally in South Korea
  • Offer date looms for FSRU trio after Lebanon extends deadline
  • Do not burn fingers in today's red-hot LNG shipping market
    Poten & Partners chairman emeritus Michael Tusiani argues that LNG shipowning is becoming 'increasingly risky'
  • Cosco Shipping LNG runs rule over newbuild berths
    Chinese owner is expected to order direct at domestic yard for next Arctic project but talks are at an early stage
  • Yamal LNG to start STS transfers off Norway this month
    Arctic project could see Arc7 fleet numbers boosted to nine vessels by the end of the year as conventional ships retreat for the winter
  • Drewry: Don't ignore impact of tariffs on LNG shipping
    The loss of China-US trade could plague tonne-mile demand growth down the road, even if the impact is negligible currently, says analyst Shefali Shokeen
  • LNG spot rates hover close to $200,000-per-day mark
  • Wista champions sustainable agenda
  • Florida's Seafarers' House's painted stones rolling out festive cheer to seafarers
  • Aegean Shipping enters aframax into Mjolner pool
  • Shipping must now prepare for an era of nationalists
    The election of Jair Bolsonaro to lead Brazil represents the latest example of populists creating a trade scenario in which anything can happen
  • Bankrupt German owner's LR tanker arrested in Singapore
    Estoril Shipping ditches product tanker charter then promptly arrests vessel
  • Martinos set to launch Signal Ocean platform in Singapore
    Greek owner's chartering market platform is expanding into the Asian tanker arena and dry bulk
  • GSB Tankers boss Stignor outlines bold plans for growth
    Chairman of a cross-cultural marriage of companies in Singapore explains the rationale behind the union and how it aims to grow its fleet by 50%
  • Diamantidis picks up cape from German KG fund
    Latest buy brings Greek owner's dry bulk spending to $320m over three years
  • Transnet eyes bright future for trading hub at Ngqura
    New storage development north of Port Elizabeth led by Oiltanking Grindrod Calulo Holdings has secured oil majors as customers
  • Eships still hungry for bulkers after growing dry fleet
    Dubai shipowner confirms acquisition of two supramax bulkers in its second dry bulk S&P transaction under Tristar ownership
  • Nasdaq gives Pyxis share price go ahead
  • ESL Shipping owner Aspo takes out $34m loan
  • Rhine drought drives product tanker shipments to Hamburg
    Distillates stocks in the ARA region are rising as low water levels induce serious disruption to inland barge movements.
  • Cyber-attackers target ships through their multiple vulnerabilities
    Ship antennae serve as easy point of entry to vessel's IT infrastructure, IOActive says
  • Maritime cyber security comes into its own amid need for resilience
    Eventual need for regulation is being said will push class to address the small number of cyber-security firms that cover maritime
  • FSL Trust slashes third quarter loss
    Singapore tanker owner aided by lower operating costs.
  • VIDEO: Med storm causes cruiseship crunch
    Celebrity vessel breaks moorings in Italy.
  • VLCC demolition tally for 2018 climbs to 36 tankers
    Dr Peters adds another ship to its own impressive disposal table.
  • Nordic American Tankers promises higher dividend awaits
  • Easy boxes? Maersk claims instant booking first
  • Maritime braces for the next cyber breach
    Security experts warn that a much more damaging incident than the AP Moller-Maersk NotPetya attack could be just around the corner
  • AP Moller-Maersk more than a year on from NotPetya cyber-attack
    Danish shipping giant replaces entire IT infrastructure after June 2017 incident shut offices worldwide
  • Vulnerable ship types demand targeted cybersecurity approach
    CSO Alliance director Mark Sutcliffe says future tankers could be used to wage digital warfare, while boxships are quite vulnerable to cyber-attack
  • Ifchor's HMC brings in Winter for expansion drive
    Broker's corporate finance arm adds Swiss financier's expertise.
  • GasLog calls for measured ordering as LNG fire burns bright
    Peter Livanos-led shipowner's note of caution comes with spot rates at record-equalling levels.
  • Bondholders okay $3.6m cash switch for Boa OSV
    Norwegian owner will spend money to keep ship in class for new contract.
  • Shuttle tankers and FPSOs boost Teekay Offshore cash flows
  • Provisions rise to $65m at Credit Suisse
    But third quarter profit rises as costs cut at Swiss bank.
  • Gunvor appoints returning Muriel Schwab as CFO
  • International Seaways tanker in sweet spot as VLCC rates pass world scale 100
  • Four in 10 2018 deliveries still at yards
    VesselsValue says 44% of scheduled handovers not yet completed.
  • $1.1bn 100-year Utopia cruiseship project relaunched
    US owner planning to sell flats for $36m on luxury vessel previously earmarked for Samsung Heavy Industries.
  • NRP seeks further investments in recovering shipping market
  • Transal selling fleet of five chemical tankers
    Turkish owner, part of the Altinbas group, is selling five of its six ships.
  • Uljanik yard boss quits as losses mount
    Gianni Rossanda resigns as new rescue plan for Croatian group is devised.
  • Crew taken from Navig8 AHTS after tanker hijacked and BW LPGC attacked
    Piracy threat moves up a level with triple raid off Congo.
  • Olesen moves in as Flex LNG takes SFL CFO
    Pareto man Aksel Olesen replaces Harald Gurvin in shake-up at Fredriksen companies.
  • Crew taken from Navig8 PSV after tanker hijacked and BW LPGC attacked
    Piracy threat moves up a level with triple raid off Congo.
  • US-China trade spate delays Magnolia LNG terminal
    Aussie-listed developer says trade tensions have "caused headwinds for LNG transactions".
  • BW LPG VLGC emerges as Congo hijack target
    Singapore owner confirms details of incident; expresses concern for safety of bunker tanker crew.
  • EEX rebrands Cleartrade division in Asia
    Restructuring part of effort to win more cleared freight business
  • Seacor rail ferry unit inks Chinese ro-ro deal
    Expansion of US to Mexico service planned with Wenchong order.

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
NOVEMBER 1, 2018
  • Oil sheds Iran sanctions premium as supply concerns ebb
    A constellation of bearish indicators drove oil futures well off their opening levels on Thursday.
  • US still discussing Iran oil sanctions waiver with India: US ambassador
    The US government and India are still discussing a potential waiver allowing India to continue importing some Iranian crude, the US ambassador to India said Thursday, following a report that Washington has agreed preliminary waiver deals with both India and South Korea.
  • Iran's first LNG terminal project stalls due to US sanctions
    Iran's first LNG export terminal project with a planned capacity of 10.8 million mt/year has stalled due to the impact from the US sanctions, a company executive said Thursday.
  • Enterprise Products Partners to spend heavily on growth projects amid positive outlook
    Enterprise Products Partners will boost its fractionation and natural gas processing capacity and is in serious talks with potential customers about a proposed offshore crude export terminal, the company said Wednesday as it reported its third-quarter profit more than doubled compared with a year ago.
  • Lopez Obrador aims to cut Mexico's reliance on US oil, gas: energy adviser
    Mexico depends too heavily on US oil and gas imports, an energy adviser to President-Elect Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador said Thursday while outlining the country's plans to build new refining capacity and take stock of its nascent energy reforms.
  • Pemex expects to close year with crude production of 1.82 million b/d
    Pemex expects to produce 1.82 million b/d by the end of the year and maintain its refining strategy based on profitability over volumetric goals, company officials said.
  • Rotterdam bunkering operations clogged amid BP jetty maintenance
    The bunker market at Rotterdam, The Netherlands, is experiencing congestion and delays to loading on top of tight supply, market sources said Thursday.
  • Panama's August marine diesel sales increase 20.17% on year
    Marine diesel fuel sales in Panama totaled 28,938 mt in August, up 20.17% from the year-ago month, data from the Panama Maritime Authority showed Thursday.
  • US DATA: EIA says August residual fuel oil exports to Panama climb on year
    US residual fuel oil exports to Panama totaled 523,000 barrels in August, up 457,000 barrels from a year earlier, Energy Information Administration data showed Thursday.
  • HSFO east-west spread hits multi-year highs on Singapore needs
    The high sulfur fuel oil 380 CST East-West spread -- a measure of the openness of the arbitrage to Singapore from Northwest Europe -- continued to hit multi-year highs on ICE in the European afternoon session as Singapore struggled with availability of on-specification product and the European fuel oil market became ever tighter due to an active Suezmax arbitrage to the city state.
  • Indian oil corp to start supplying IMO-compliant bunker fuel in Sep 2019: Chairman
    State-run Indian Oil Corp. will start supplying IMO-compliant bunker fuel from September 2019, months ahead of the International Maritime Organization's deadline of early 2020, the company's chairman Sanjiv Singh told S&P Global Platts in an exclusive interview.
  • Bunker market struggling to settle after off-spec product alarms
    The worldwide bunker market is struggling to settle after a series of shocks through 2018, with few signs of recovery as market headwinds look set to linger.
  • Fuel oil barge MOC traded volumes hit 2018 low in October on product deficit
    Monthly traded volumes of RMG 380 CST fuel oil in Platts' European Market on Close assessment process hit their lowest this year in October as the fuel oil market faced a lack of product and a steeply backwardated structure.
  • External: Marine Bunkering(Rotterdam)B.V.
  • HK-listed Brightoil merges traditional operations with e-commerce for transparency
    The group is upgrading the e-commerce platform for marine bunkering, which it launched in January 2016
  • REFINERY NEWS: Exxonmobil starts Antwerp delayed coker
    The unit will convert heavy, higher-sulfur residual oils into high-value transportation fuels such as marine gasoil and diesel, it said.
  • Second LNG-powered Aframax tanker worldwide travels across Russian Arctic waters
    The latest voyage confirmed its icebreaking capabilities and efficiency in the Arctic conditions, said Sovcomflot.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
ZIM also records a recovery in the second quarter
SHIPPING
ZIM also records a recovery in the second quarter
Haifa
Acquisition by Hapag-Lloyd expected by the end of the year
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.
PORTS
In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Taranto grew by +6.7%
Taranto
An increase of +104.9% was recorded in July
CRUISES
Viking Holdings Cruise Line Reports Record Quarterly Revenue
Los Angeles
Net profit of $587.7 million (+33.8%)
PORTS
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles dropped 5.8% last month.
Los Angeles
In the first seven months of 2026, growth of +1.8% was recorded
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
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