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BRIEFS
March 5, 2018
Sched Netweb site
  • Asia-Europe rate drops 9.7pc to US$827/TEU, off 11.3pc to USWC
  • US Customs breaks out champagne over ACE, but shippers slow to party
  • China-backed AIIB eyes US$1 billion infrastructure push in India
  • Sales and valuation of panamax boxships make a comeback
  • Navios Containers plans to buy 4,250-TEU ship for US$11.7 million
  • Kohl boss: Big supply chain role yet for brick-and-mortar stores
  • Pakistani seafood wins favour in China since opening of overland route
  • India's private port transshipments grow while public ports slip
  • e-commerce logistics costs set to increase, says new Ti survey
  • ATSG profit up 63pc in 2017 as revenues rise 33pc to US$1.1 billion
  • ESC seeks thorough review of slot allocation for all-cargo services
  • Air freight rates in February higher than 2017 levels
  • Strong start to 2018 with cargo surge for Asia Pacific airlines

Exim Indiaweb site
MARCH 4, 2018
  • A.P. Moller-Maersk receives regulatory approval from Danish Energy Agency for divestment of Maersk Oil
  • Evergreen launches new electronic documentation function
  • Hapag-Lloyd registers higher operating result in 2017
  • MOL introduces cutting-edge stowage planning system for car carriers
  • Recovery cycle for VLGC shipowners seen from second half of 2018
  • Sea Freight Shipping and Logistics moves huge Ball Machine of 46 MT from Mundra Port
  • Deendayal Port achieves throughput highs in Feb. 2018 & fiscal thus far
  • JNPT pavilion gets excellent response at Magnetic Maharashtra Convergence 2018
  • DHL launches first service centre in Goa
  • SAFE Framework of Standards 2018 for enhancing supply chain security & facilitation finalised
  • Cabinet approves establishment of National Financial Reporting Authority
  • India & Jordan agree to cooperate on Customs matters
  • India & Vietnam to ink MoU on boosting economic & trade cooperation
  • Gujarat Junction 2018 - CEO Roundtable & Logistics Awards will see the fraternity gather to deliberate & acclaim in Gandhidham on March 17

International Transport Journalweb site
  • 20 new trucks for jumbo shipments
  • Railway improvements in Nebraska and New Mexico
  • UPS introduces drop-off service for clinical trial samples
  • WFS - strong start to 2018 in North America
  • Paperless with Evergreen
  • New job portal for young guns
  • Aligning Madagascar and Mauritius
  • Gramercy investing substantial sum in warehouses
  • Smartron rollout in Germany
  • Offloading loss maker
  • Qatar Airways Cargo adds CSafe active cooling solution
  • NTG scoops up NS Transcargo
  • Air Partner with reinforcement in French market
  • Moderate volume rise at Ports of Auckland
  • Refurbished rail line for rice train
  • Two Japanese carriers joining forces
  • Qatar Airways Cargo adds CSafe active cooling solution
  • NTG scoops up NS Transcargo
  • Air Partner with reinforcement in French market
  • Moderate volume rise at Ports of Auckland
  • Refurbished rail line for rice train
  • Two Japanese carriers joining forces

IHS Maritimeweb site
MARCH 2, 2018
  • Giuseppe Bottiglieri 'saved' by creditors' debt restructuring vote
  • BV revenues hit by fall in newbuilding orders
  • UK shipping minister working for 'frictionless' post-Brexit borders
  • Singapore's FSL Trust sold to Prime Marine Corporation
  • Texas crude boom stokes exports
  • TMS Cardiff Gas books up to seven LNG carriers at Samsung HI
  • DSME hails 'golden week' as two more VLCCs ordered
  • BV moves to allay sulphur-cap compliance fears
  • Third tanker contract cancelled at Triyards
  • Port of Houston balks at Trump's steel import tariff

The Loadstarweb site
MARCH 2, 2018
  • Carriers drop price hike plans as container rates plunge after Chinese holiday
  • Flexport spreads its wings in deal with WGA to gain its own air freight capacity
  • K+N unveils 'unique' Sea Explorer service to broaden customer choice
  • Beast from the east plays havoc with transport, but ports fight back
  • It's the coming of age for wearable technology in logistics
  • Who gains from Trump's tariffs on steel and aluminium? China

Marine Logweb site
MARCH 2, 2018
  • Two EXMAR Very Large Gas Carriers will be LPG fueled
  • Zukunft delivers his final State of the Coast Guard address
  • R-R waterjets and MTU engines picked for carbon fiber cats
  • Grand Bahama Shipyard names David Skentelbery as CEO
  • WinGD and HHI put their smarts together
  • It's electric: Stena Line to add batteries to car/passenger ferry
  • Polish shipyard cuts first steel for Swedish Navy ship

Lloyd's Listweb site
MARCH 2, 2018
  • Dominion confirms first LNG export from Cove Point
    Shell's Gemmata lifts the cargo produced from the major's natural gas
  • May pledges 'measures' to reduce Brexit risk to ports
    But industry voices urge clarity on future customs arrangements
  • Validity of LOIs when delivering cargo without bill of lading upheld
    Ruling in Songa v Navig8 will clarify International Group standard wording, Clyde & Co claims
  • SMEs offered 'big shipper' rates via new platform
    New 'neutral alliance' to improve terms for small and medium-sized cargo owners
  • Kuehne + Nagel: Box carriers must differentiate to avoid commoditisation
    Data metrics visibility is key to preventing lines competing on price alone
  • Results round-up: Oil and gas shipping firms in October-December 2017
    Latest reporting: D'Amico International Shipping, Bahri, Frontline and Golar LNG
  • The Interview: Peter Sand
    BIMCO's lead shipping analyst says it's time to face facts, the good old days for container shipping are over
  • Stephenson Harwood arm signs litigation specialist
    Wang Yun joins from Rolmax
  • Court rejects Lighthouse appeal for Giuseppe Bottiglieri Shipping
    Court to set date on final vote soon, Bottiglieri Shipping says
  • US tariff threat overshadows smaller dry bulkers
    Pacific Basin chief Mats Berglund says he is not too worried, but outlying risks exist
  • UK businesses take $175bn productivity hit from discrimination
    Discrimination in the workplace costs the UK economy $175bn yearly in lost output, according to research from the Centre for...
  • Future of South Korean shipyards to be decided within days
    Second government-backed study could seal the fate of STX Offshore & Shipbuilding and Sungdong Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering
  • Refiners need cleaner fuels to meet environmental regulations
    Scrubbers not needed if refiners can provide cleaner bunker fuels, say panellists at the Mare Forum
  • DSME nets order to build two VLCCs worth $170m
    DSME is scheduled to deliver the very large crude carriers to the European owner by the first half of 2020
  • Triyards contract terminated amid financial results delay
    Contract was for a chemical tanker valued at $25.5m
  • Hafnia sees product tanker market turning for owners
    Second-largest product tanker pool manager identifies favourable fundamentals until 2020
  • Diana Containerships offloads two more vessels for $25m
    Vessels to be delivered by the end of April this year
  • Container shipping may face a challenge to remain profitable
    Uncertainty remains as to whether elevated freight rates can be sustained
  • SM Line, Cosco and OOCL launch new China-India service
    SM Line, Cosco Shipping, Orient Overseas Container Line, Wan Hai Lines, Interasia Lines and X-Press Feeders will provide 4,300 teu...
  • London may lose maritime law business due to high litigation costs
    If London is maintain its maritime hub status and central role in international shipping law measures need to be taken...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MARCH 2, 2018
  • Charleston begins channel deepening, receives new cranes
  • Buying group aims to cut small, medium BCOs' shipping rates
  • Brazil strike leads to importer delays at Ponta Pora border
  • BCOs warn ILA and USMX to resume talks or risk cargo loss
  • Delayed shippers hope Vancouver rail improvements accelerate
  • US Southeast ports attract new Asia services, larger ships
  • Trump's 'Buy America' rules halt NY-NJ truck replacement program
  • US ports criticize Trump's planned steel, aluminum tariffs
  • Knight Transportation offering monthly bonus for top drivers

TradeWindsweb site
MARCH 2, 2018
  • SAAM posts increase for the fourth quarter
    Macario Valdes-led company is 'looking optimistically' toward this year.
  • Eikrem leaves Frontline after 15 years
    Technical director says he wants to pursue own projects and end long commute.
  • Deltamarin to help engineer DFDS ropaxes
    AVIC International's ship-design segment signs EUR 5m ($6.2m) deal with Guangzhou Shipyard International to deliver engineering for DFDS' two ro-pax ferries.
  • Grand Bahama Shipyard appoints new chief executive
    David Skentelbery previously served as acting CEO and chief commercial officer.
  • GripShip sees profit soar in fourth quarter
    Norwegian wellboat player boosted by currency gains.
  • Stena Line plugging in the batteries
    Swedish owner takes first step towards new greener propulsion for fleet.
  • EMGS seeks further funds of $44.5m
    Seismic vessel owner needs more money through bond and share sales.
  • Sinokor sends aframax to breakers
    Korean owner reportedly offloads 20-year-old tanker.
  • Creditors back Bottiglieri family
    Restructuring plan wins approval in setback to Oceanbulk and Augustea.
  • Statoil books SolstadFarstad PSV
    Norwegian ship fixed for four months with options for more.
  • Owners on alert as Trump signals steel tariff hike
    Will trade patterns change as US president increases import fees?
  • Siem Offshore tries again for $166m bond refinancing
    Kristian Siem company goes back to bondholders with new proposals after December rejection.
  • SD builds war chest with $13m offering
    PSV owner prepares for further growth after completing latest share sale.
  • Denmark clears $7.45bn Maersk Oil sale
    Energy agency approves transfer of oil and gas business to Total.
  • Kim Heng confirms AHTS auction purchase
    Singapore offshore makes good on its word of further offshore vessel acquisitions.
  • Profit rising at Viktor Lenac
    Croatian shipyard made more in 2017 on higher revenue.
  • DSME secures orders for two more VLCCs
    South Korean shipbuilder ends bumper week with orders for more large crude carriers.
  • Triyards sees third tanker order cancelled
    Meanwhile, lifesaving funds from potential white knight have been delayed due to "technicalities".
  • Malaysian Bulk Carriers trims fourth quarter losses
    Robert Kuok-listed dry bulk vehicle says it is encouraged by the improving market fundamentals.

American Shipperweb site
MARCH 2, 2018
  • Shippers urge ILA, employers to resume contract talks
    A group of over 110 associations representing shippers and logistics providers are calling on the International Longshoremen's Association ...
  • Senate confirms four trade nominees pending since summer
    The Senate on Thursday confirmed four trade nominees in an action that will give the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) its fir...
  • CBP chief discusses duty evasion, influx of new cases handled
    U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is in the process of investigating 15 duty evasion cases under the Enforce and Protect Act (EAPA) ...
  • Global markets tumble on Trump's proposed 'Section 232' tariffs
    Stock markets around the world took a tumble yesterday after U.S. President Donald Trump announced his intention to impose stiff tariffs on...
  • Congressmen seek funding for cleaner drayage trucks in New Jersey
    Two congressmen from New Jersey with container terminals in their districts are asking N.J. Gov. Phil Murphy to help revive a program to he...
  • CBP advisory committee conceptualizes post-departure filing linkage with export manifest
    Members of U.S. Customs and Border Protection's (CBP's) Commercial Customs Operations Advisory Committee (COAC) have developed a "concept" ...
  • Logistec snaps up Houston-based stevedoring company in $65.7m deal
    Logistec Corp. said it has acquired Houston-based Gulf Stream Marine for $65.7 million. Madeleine Paquin, president and chief executive of...
  • Canada's Port of Vancouver bolstered by container, grain shipments
    A record 142.1 million metric tons of cargo moved through Canada's Port of Vancouver in 2017, a 5 percent increase from 2016, the Vancouver...
  • Trump to authorize 'Section 232' tariffs on steel, aluminum next week
    President Donald Trump told business executives during a meeting open to press on Thursday that he will assess 25 percent tariffs on steel ...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MARCH 2, 2018
  • Money managers turn bullish with NYMEX above $60/b
    Money managers raised net length in NYMEX crude futures the week ending February 27 for the first time in four weeks.
  • Egypt exporting bunker fuel to Europe, using domestic gas for generation: trade
    Egyptian General Petroleum Corp., which formerly imported high sulfur fuel oil from Europe, is now exporting bunker fuel, adding to oversupply in the European market, as Egypt's generation needs are now met by domestic natural gas.
  • Americas bunker prices plunge since February 1
    Bunker prices in the Americas have plunged since February 1, tracking the movements of crude oil futures and high sulfur fuel oil lower.
  • Bank sees 2020 fuel oil weakness after sulfur cap now 'priced in'
    "We now see limited downside to HSFO cracks, as we believe the current discounts should entice new scrubber and refining investment."
  • Istanbul MGO rises, bucking regional trend, on tight supply
    Marine gasoil at Istanbul gained ground on Thursday, despite significant decreases across the region, as a shortage of product began to bite.
  • Algeciras suspends bunkering operations on bad weather: Port authority
    Bunkering operations have been suspended at Algeciras, Spain, the port authority said Thursday night.
  • FEATURE: Bunker fuel buyers face dilemma of spot or contract deals from 2020
    Bunker fuel buyers have a dilemma over deciding whether to undertake term contracts or operate on the spot market from 2020 when the International Maritime Organization's 0.5% sulfur cap is introduced.
  • CAO sees traded bunker fuel volume jump amid diversification strategy
    In 2017, its fuel oil business including bunkering rose significantly by around 34% on the year to 10.7 million mt in 2017.
  • Spot Aframax deals on lucrative Karimun-Singapore route vanishing: sources
    The higher bunker prices will be reflected in Worldscale flat rates only a year later, but one has to pay them instantly, a source said.
  • INTERVIEW: Analyst sees new deliveries, slower growth keeping tanker rates low
    VLCC owners currently earn less than $7,000/day on Persian Gulf-North Asia routes, according to broker estimates.
  • BW LPG trims carbon footprint, supports LPG bunkering for IMO 2020 compliance
    LPG as a marine fuel provides a very strong alternative for the marine bunker industry
  • FEATURE: Ghana takes steps to form regional oil trading hub
    Looking out to 2020, bunker traders expect activity to pick up in Ghana as the global appetite for sweet crudes increases.
  • Italy's Fratelli Cosulich expands bunker barge fleet in Singapore
    The recently acquired bunker tanker was previously known as UE Sapphire by Universal Energy.
  • FUTURES: Crude steady amid lack of fresh price drivers
    Fundamentally oil prices are still supported by rising demand and OPEC compliance.

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