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April 5, 2018
Exim Indiaweb site
APRIL 4, 2018
  • Hamburg Süd & Electrolux get together to reduce sulphur dioxide emissions in ports
  • Positive outlook seen for multipurpose shipping
  • DP World Cochin achieves impressive Q1 2018 growth & highest monthly volume
  • Mumbai Port handles record number of automobiles in 2017-18
  • VCT adds new cranes to existing infrastructure
  • VOC Port's Centralised Truck Parking Plaza has many advantages for the trade
  • Almost 10,000 km of National Highways constructed in 2017-18
  • Digital initiatives for ease of export launched
  • Logistics being given a push at the highest level
  • New multimodal logistics park in Goa to facilitate faster cargo movement to JN Port
  • Trial run of container train service between India & Bangladesh
  • FIEO Regional Chairman applauds CBEC, JNCH & Air Cargo Mumbai for success of fortnightly GST refund drive

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Old Adelaide-Tarcoola rail track made new
  • France may tax foreign trucks in transit
  • Inland shipping doing well in Germany
  • Mourning Mark Whitehead
  • Fiege wins German order
  • Air China extending Houston service to Panama
  • High investment curve at the port of Oakland
  • Port of Kiel set to receive 750 m trains
  • AMI relocates in Melbourne
  • DHL expanding e-commerce fulfilment options
  • Silk Way West returning to Budapest
  • Ekol expanding intermodal transport services
  • New intra-Asian service by APL
  • Ohio airport adds another international carrier
  • Rhenus and partner set up joint venture
  • New sales director at BDP International

IHS Maritimeweb site
APRIL 4, 2018
  • Maersk, Commerzbank stay silent on reported fleet deal
  • 'Significant demand' expected for autonomous ships as new company launched
  • Saudi tanker reportedly attacked off Yemen's Red Sea coast
  • COSCO upbeat on OOCL merger as US authorities weigh deal
  • DSME clinches order for VLCC pair from North American client
  • Hyundai HI seeks voluntary retirements again
  • HMM reportedly eyes 50% stake in Busan terminal
  • Liquidation likely for Sungdong Shipbuilding, analysts say

The Loadstarweb site
APRIL 4, 2018
  • US shippers may recall or divert tariff-hit exports as trade war with China heats up
  • COSCO back in the black, with a little help from its state friends
  • Lufthansa eyes Brussels Airlines' Africa network and will market cargo services
  • IMO slammed for lack of transparency and ingenuous policy-making
  • Chinese merchants get an even better US Post deal than Amazon
  • Ryder acquires e-commerce operator MXD for $120m

Marine Logweb site
APRIL 4, 2018
  • Offshore wind leader Ørsted to open Atlantic City office
  • Gibbs & Cox wins Navy contract for LDP 17 and LX(R) tech support
  • Ingalls awarded a further $56.9 million for Fitzgerald repairs
  • NETSCo's Mueller named Fellow by SNAME
  • Northern California could be home to first U.S. floating wind farm
  • Seven Hapag-Lloyd box ships get a MacGregor Cargo Boost
  • Electrolux to suck up extra cost of burning clean fuel in four ports
  • VIDEO: Wilhelmsen, Kongsberg form autonomous shipping company

Lloyd's Listweb site
APRIL 4, 2018
  • Euroseas charter deals reflect leap in rates for feeder containerships
    Hopes rise at Greek owner as six more ships come up for renewal in the next three months
  • Callimanopulos fleet goes up for sale in Chapter 11 endgame
    Predominantly Chinese-built fleet seems most likely to be carved up among various buyers
  • Brazilian ocean and hinterland logistics critical as 'soya wars' escalate
    Brazilian soyabean logistics have been characterised by delays and high costs, which may hamper a rise in Chinese demand
  • Tariffs targeting agriculture may shake up bulker trades
    China's retaliation against US tariffs highlights how global dry bulk trades could be altered
  • Maritime gender pay reports reveal scale of gap
    All UK companies employing more than 250 people are required by UK law to publish gender pay gap data by...
  • Autonomous shipping newcomer promises nothing fresh
    Kongsberg's chief executive Geir Håøy believes there has been a significant increase in demand for autonomous technology, even from the...
  • Chinese tariffs on US soyabeans may slow dry bulker recovery
    Panamax and handysize dry bulkers will be under strain, says SWS Research
  • Electrolux stumps up for clean fuel trial
    Electronics giant shares costs of low-sulphur fuel trial with Hamburg Süd
  • Wilhelmsen and Kongsberg set up autonomous shipping venture
    The new Norway-based company called Massterly will launch in August 2018
  • Saudi tanker attacked by Yemen rebels
    Threats to merchant shipping around Yemen have been evident for over a year, as fighting between the government backed by...
  • Trade row tariffs' impact on box shipping is negligible, says Cosco
    Affected volume on transpacific trade is not significant, but shippers are taking a wait-and-see attitude in contract negotiation
  • Torm adds three newbuild MR tankers to fleet
    The new ships are to be ready for IMO 2020 sulphur regulations
  • Trade war fears escalate as US releases tariff list on $50bn of Chinese products
    Washington's proposed list targets around 1,300 types of products and follows retaliatory Chinese tariffs
  • Consolidation in the Asian shipping market - is bigger better?
    The shipping industry's extremely cyclical nature makes it particularly prone to the forces behind merger and acquisitions
  • Cyclone Iris threatens coal shipments
    Weather disruptions drives down capesize earnings to 14 months low

The Journal of Commerceweb site
APRIL 4, 2018
  • Two-way auto traffic drives South Atlantic port volume
  • Ryder-MXD Group deal shows strength of last-mile demand
  • Montreal terminals plan longer gate hours to address congestion
  • Chittagong sets volume record in March amid easing congestion
  • Yilport eyes Gulfport as entrance to North America terminal market
  • Maersk: India's 2017 trade growth strong, 2018 looks even better

TradeWindsweb site
APRIL 4, 2018
  • Team Tankers caps Laurin deal
    Danish chemical tanker owner will acquire outstanding shares held by Laurin Shipping and Anglo-Atlantic Steamship for almost $66m.
  • LPG freight rates lower on China's tariffs
    Physical and derivative markets fall as China's move to tax US LPG puts additional pressure on gas carriers.
  • Korea P&I Club gains 164 vessels
    Inflow of new tonnage welcome after collapse of Hanjin.
  • Venezuela pushes crypto-coin on ships
    Beleaguered country looks to increase liquidity for oil-backed digital currency through new measure.
  • Hoegh LNG stock turns upwards on Carnegie upgrade
    Investors respond to new buy rating on Oslo-listed FSRU specialist.
  • Diana Shipping inks another deal with SwissMarine
    US-listed drybulk vessel owner expects to earn almost $5m off minimum length of latest charter to Glencore-backed freight operator.
  • China tariffs 'further smack' panamax FFAs
    Forward freight markets for panamax bulkers are taking another hit as China targets soybean trade.
  • CMA CGM boxship refloated in Cape Town
    Danaos-owned vessel reportedly struck breakwater while entering port at low tide.
  • Adam Polemis buying VLCC from Mitsui OSK Lines
    Greek owner lines up first VLCC buy in almost a year in deal with Japanese shipowner.
  • Victor Restis OSV company to debut in Oslo
    Golden Energy Offshore looking to expand after debt deal with bondholders.
  • GSD tipped for debut tanker order at Hyundai Mipo
    Turkish owner looks to have added MR exposure to its existing dry bulk standing.
  • Lines bounce back from Hanjin failure with strong 2017
    Leading container operators log largest margin since 2010, Alphaliner says.
  • China's latest tariff in trade war 'awful timing' for dry bulk
    Pareto says move comes at a time of fragile seasonal sentiment and could impact panamax demand.
  • Macquarie, Goldman Sachs buying $2.45bn HES
    Funds acquiring European tank terminals group from Riverstone and Carlyle.
  • Viking Cruises orders two more for $574m
    Torstein Hagen company picks Fincantieri's Vard for "special" cruiseships.
  • Clarksons takes charge of Toisa tanker and bulker fleet sale
    Bankruptcy court approves sale of 20 trading ships and six newbuildings.
  • MPCC raids SITC for latest acquisition
    Oslo-listed owner buys boxship number 65 from Chinese line.
  • Indonesia delays bulker cabotage until 2020
    Controversial plans pushed back after outcry from coal producers and owners.
  • CSAV boosted by Hapag-Lloyd stake
    But CEO Oscar Hasbun says boxship rates have been falling so far this year.
  • UPDATE: Bahri VLCC attacked by Houthis
    Abqaiq was heading to Egypt when Yemeni militia targeted it.
  • Wilhelmsen and Kongsberg venture a first for autonomous shipping
    Formation of Massterly extends Norway's leadership in autonomous vessels arena.
  • Shanghai Salvage team boards Kea Trader
    Chinese salvor mobilises staff and equipment for removal of Lomar boxship.
  • Franbo Lines falls to loss for 2017
    Taiwanese bulker owner hit by one-off costs last year.
  • CoscoCS on track to tie-up OOCL takeover
    Vice chairman Huang Xiaowen says US and Chinese approvals still needed.
  • Qatargas teams up with Thailand on LNG
    Doha-based gas giant to work EGAT on gas procurement, transportation and FSRUs.
  • DSME clinches orders for two more VLCCs
    South Korean shipbuilder takes recent haul of large tanker newbuildings to $440m this week.
  • Queensland looks to have escaped worst of Iris
    Tropical cyclone continues to track along Australia's coastline near commodity ports.
  • South Korean yards face China FPSO threat
    Favourites for $1bn BP contract may have been beaten to the deal by Cosco consortium.

American Shipperweb site
APRIL 4, 2018
  • Tanker attacked off Yemen coast
    The White House issued a statement Wednesday expressing concern about an attack by Houthi rebels in Yemen against a tanker transiting the B...
  • Rickenbacker adds ABC Airlines
    Cargo airport Rickenbacker International in Columbus, Ohio, will add AirBridgeCargo (ABC) Airlines to its list of scheduled services. The R...
  • ANA to add Boeing 777 freighters
    ANA Holdings will introduce two new Boeing 777 freighters to its fleet in 2019. The Japanese airline said the planes, valued at $678 millio...
  • China announces retaliation against 'Section 301' tariffs
    China's Ministry of Commerce on Wednesday announced its intent to impose 25 percent tariffs on 106 items imported from the United States wo...
  • Commentary: NCBFAA supports FMC detention, demurrage investigation
    The National Customs Brokers and Forwarders Association of America (NCBFAA) works closely with the U.S. Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) o...
  • USTR releases list of Chinese products tabbed for tariffs
    The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) at about 5:00 p.m. Tuesday released a list proposing duties to cover approximately 1,300...
  • CSX train collides with semi-truck
    A CSX freight train on Monday struck an unoccupied semi-truck in Acworth, Ga. at a rail crossing while the train was en route from Atlanta ...
  • CIO Insight: No free lunch
    There's an oft-repeated mantra in the tech world: if you're getting software for free, you're not getting a product. You are the product. ...
  • Matson to square off with MarAd over APL vessels
    Arguments are scheduled next week in federal court on a challenge Matson Navigation Co. is making to a decision by the U.S. Maritime Admini...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
APRIL 4, 2018
  • As Venezuela oil sanctions approach, US Gulf Coast refiners diversify
    US imports of Venezuelan crude have fallen to near historic lows and five Gulf Coast refineries now import nearly every barrel the imperiled South American nation exports here.
  • Crude downside limited by equity turnaround, EIA data
    Crude futures were little changed Wednesday, paring declines late in the session when the Dow Jones Industrial Average turned positive, despite growing trade tension between the US and China.
  • Durban bunkers reach record high as refinery poised to return from maintenance
    Bunker fuel prices at Durban, South Africa, have reached the highest level in almost two years on local refinery maintenance.
  • Saudi oil tanker Abqaiq drops anchor in Red Sea after attack: cFlow
    Saudi VLCC the Abqaiq has dropped anchor in the Red Sea a day after it was attacked by Houthi militants, data from S&P Global Platts trade flow software cFlow showed Wednesday.
  • External: Praxis Energy Agents S.A
  • Yemen conflict risks spilling over into global oil sector
    Tensions are starting to simmer across Middle East oil and shipping sectors, including a key global shipping lane, after Yemeni Shi'ite Houthi militants launched a failed attack on a Saudi VLCC.
  • FUJAIRAH DATA: Oil product stocks fell 5.5% on week to 16.595 mil barrels
    Total oil product stocks in Fujairah were 16.595 million barrels as of Monday, down 5.5% from a week earlier, as all three product categories fell, according to latest data from the Fujairah Energy Data Committee, or FEDCom.
  • Singapore Apr ex-wharf 500 CST bunker term deals inked at MOPS 380 CST HSFO minus $3/mt
    April term levels for the grade were at a record low.
  • Weak Dubai, strong Won help S Korea slash Mar crude import bill
    "Yes ... the Brent complex has been relatively expensive since the beginning of this year, so it's prudent to trim European crude intake," a source at a refinery said.
  • SUBSCRIBER NOTE: Platts launches Singapore-Australia 35,000 mt clean MR tanker assessment
    Separately, Platts will discontinue the current Singapore-Australia 30,000 mt assessment from January 2, 2019.
  • FUTURES: Crude inches lower on expected US crude stock build
    "Helping support prices were also comments from Russia that it was willing to discuss long-term cooperation with OPEC at the group's ministerial meeting this month," analysts from ANZ said in a note Wednesday.
  • TANKER OUTLOOK Q2: Americas dirty tankers market to continue steady on Far East cargoes
    VLCCs were seen moving crude cargoes to new destinations such as Taiwan in the first quarter of the year, a trend expected to continue through Q2.

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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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