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BRIEFS
June 5, 2018
Sched Netweb site
  • US-China latest trade talks end in deadlock
  • Yang Ming cargo ship loses 83 containers overboard off Australia
  • Wan Hai charters post-panamax vessel from Diana Containerships
  • Stevedoring costs at Russian seaports are expected to rise further
  • Maersk sees auto sector driving trade growth in Mexico for 2018
  • Ottawa to invests US$35.5m in Montreal port roads
  • Sulphur 2020 online tool launched by Lloyd's Register
  • Incheon Airport looks to operate airports in Eastern Europe
  • CEVA and IMS Worldwide to offer foreign trade zone services in US
  • DHL Global Forwarding wins top accolade from Lufthansa Cargo

Exim Indiaweb site
JUNE 4, 2018
  • AET secures DP2 shuttle tankers with Petrobras
  • BCC&I organises workshop on 'Challenges in the Maritime & Logistics Industry'
  • CMA CGM's Emergency Space Surcharge on Marseille-Tunis trade
  • India's containerised ex-im trade surges in Q1 2018
  • Maersk taps ABS to lead workshop identifying hazards impacting safety on containerships
  • MOL announces delivery of final LNG carrier for SINOPEC LNG transport project
  • Norms relaxed for foreign flag vessels engaged in coastal carriage by sea of agricultural, fisheries, animal husbandry & horticultural commodities
  • SCFI spot rates up in all trades
  • Ship Finance International acquires four large container vessels for long-term time charters
  • Shipbroker liable for fixture error leading to damages in rising market
  • Abu Dhabi Ports launches blockchain technology for trade community
  • Inext Logistics & Supply Chain certified as Authorized Economic Operator-LO

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Making salmon transport easier
  • Canada: Churchill Rail to be restored
  • Port of Bristol upgrades gear
  • DHL and Post Luxembourg don parcel harness
  • Transfer in Hamburg
  • Big step forward for Ethiopian Airlines
  • Taiwan - Europe: new FCL and LCL offer
  • Two new cargo management clients for Leisure Cargo
  • Changes at Toulouse-Blagnac airport
  • K Line greets new VLCC
  • Kuehne + Nagel sign up at Segro Logistics Park
  • How to boost intermodal alpine transits after Rastatt
  • World's fastest car can even fly - with Turkish Cargo
  • New CFO for Ports America
  • Promising first year for MPC
  • Röhlig partnering beverage producer
  • The new choice: France, a partner for your trade...

IHS Maritimeweb site
JUNE 4, 2018
  • Top Macron aide placed under investigation over MSC links
  • Maritime UK hopes for positive outcome from government consultation
  • Posidonia 2018: Dry bulk owners united in call for slower vessel speeds
  • Posidonia 2018: Liner operators mistaken in ordering large ships, argues panel
  • HMM splits mega ship order among South Korea's 'big three' shipyards
  • MPA awards SGD6 million grant for LNG bunker vessels
  • Mitsui E&S eyes tie-ups with more yards
  • Technological shake-up is focusing maritime minds at Posidonia 2018
  • Wisdom Marine chairman and founder James Lan.

The Loadstarweb site
JUNE 4, 2018
  • Acquisition-hungry Xpediator boosts sea and air business with Anglia Forwarding takeover
  • DHL invests in India's logistics sector boom with SmarTrucking service
  • New investment gives Seaspan the means to consolidate its top lessor position
  • Mexico's Querétaro attracts freighters to booming auto and aerospace sectors
  • HMM targets 1m teu as it confirms orders for mega-containerships
  • New GPDR laws may be a barrier to the full logistics potential of blockchain
  • China's YTO Cargo Airlines to spread its wings into ACMI ops
  • Qatar Airways faces major losses as blockade enters second year

Marine Logweb site
JUNE 4, 2018
  • ABS brings together industry giants for Posidonia panel on future of LNG
  • Fisher Island ferries on track at St. Johns Ship Building
  • Composite scrubber eliminates corrosion worries
  • Hyundai Merchant Marine picks three yards to build 20 mega ships
  • Shipbroker liable for fixture error
  • Wärtsilä signs five year scrubber maintenance agreement
  • Damen Albwardy launches ASD tug for Saqr Port

Lloyd's Listweb site
JUNE 4, 2018
  • LNG carrier owners bullish on 2018 market
    Big players expect market utilisation will recover in the second half of the year
  • Shipping organisations decry overbearing regulation
    Shipping industry has been unfairly targeted for over-zealous eco-regulations, Posidonia Week hears
  • Owners banking on sulphur cap slow steaming boost
    The 2020 sulphur cap is going to be one of the best things to happen to shipping in the past...
  • Nanjing Tanker applies for relisting in Shanghai
    Company has posted consecutive net profits between 2015 and 2017
  • Prokopiou blasts scrubbers in personal intervention
    Owner claims scrubbers only pollute the sea and questions why slow steaming is not applied to curb emissions
  • Enesel in stellar boxship sale to SFL
    Europe Greece Containers
  • ITIC pays out after shipbroker bungle caused loss to charterer
    Marine mutual made reimbursement for additional freight
  • Shipowners' voice needs to be heard more clearly
    Shipowners only have themselves to blame for not engaging with regulators earlier
  • Capesize risk divides opinion among owners
    Industry veteran Philippe Louis-Dreyfus counters capesize optimists with a claim that the market is a dangerous way to lose money...
  • Shipper groups fight back against carrier bunker charges
    Surcharges are an unwelcome reminder of the cartel era, says GSF
  • Posidonia told of devastating uncertainty ahead
    Shipowners speaking at a Lloyd's List panel at Posidonia expect regulators' deadlines to be fudged to make them more aligned...
  • Singapore to have LNG bunker vessels by 2020
    Vessels are slated for delivery in 2020 and will be among the first of their kind in Asia
  • Kassidokostas-Latsis launches tanker joint venture with aframax pair
    New secondhand tanker joint venture will be separate to family shipping company Latsco Shipping, which will retain its focus on...
  • Smaller boxship owners still have role to play
    Consolidation among smaller-sized vessel owners is not necessary
  • Seatrade made a scapegoat in EU scrapping verdict
    A Dutch court ruled earlier this year that Seatrade violated EU waste laws with the 'intention' of scrapping four vessels
  • Korean Big Three to share HMM mega containership orders
    DSME, SHI and HHI are the selected shipbuilders to construct the 20 containership newbuildings, including a dozen of 23,000 teu...
  • The Lloyd's List Podcast: Live from Posidonia
    In the first of a special series of Lloyd's List podcasts live from Athens, the editorial team reflect on day...
  • Long-term bull on LNG shipping lays out his vision
    Macro growth and scale in an evolving market bode well for LNG shipping's pioneer, and a potential adoption of LNG...
  • ABS eyes 2019 for predictive maintenance
    Intensive machine learning over the next 18 months will build predictive capabilities
  • Yang Ming boxship loses containers in bad weather
    Taiwanese carrier stuck outside Sydney port due to a 'closure'

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JUNE 4, 2018
  • UPS hikes surcharges as carriers of all types eye fees
  • Uber Freight expands reach to small US truck fleets
  • Judge halts New Jersey effort to dissolve Waterfront Commission
  • Pacific International Lines adds capacity to Asia-ECSA service
  • Stakeholders split on impact of India's relaxed cabotage rule

TradeWindsweb site
JUNE 4, 2018
  • Wilhelmsen using Wartsila for scrubbers
    Ship management company says it is going with hybrid scrubber system.
  • Angelicoussis 'bets' on LNG newbuild prices passing $200m
    Greek owner says figures available from yards this year were ridiculous.
  • FFA 'price war' as entrants cut commissions
    Shipbrokers new to the derivatives market said to be cutting commissions to win new business.
  • Carnival dividend continues upward swing
    Payout for Miami-based cruise major reaches $0.50, highest level since late 2012.
  • Livanos: LNG will 'inevitably' fuel ships
    Liquid natural gas will overcome short-term hurdles and become the dominant fuel in the maritime world, says influential owner.
  • LNG shipping rates head to 'steady state'
    Greek shipowners see LNG freight rates poised to strengthen, but supply hangs over the longer-term outlook.
  • Livanos lashes out at 'abhorrent' use of capital markets
    GasLog chairman and John Angelicousis also critical of those not handling their own operations.
  • Golar LNG's Hilli gets customer blessing
    First 'proof of concept' on floating LNG solution comes after painful week for Golar shares.
  • Trafigura raises another $78m through panda bond
    Trader and owner makes second foray into Chinese debt market.
  • Indian master stages 15-month sit-in
    Nikesh Rastogi staying with abandoned OSV in UK in pursuit of wages.
  • No carbon-free fuel, no 50% emission cut, Laskaridis warns
    Tinkering with current technology is not enough to cut shipping's emissions by half, President of European shipowners says
  • ASM tanker refloated in Canada
    Inspection due on Chem Norma after it was stuck in St Lawrence for six days.
  • Jotun suffers drop in profit
    Jotun, the world's largest producer marine paint, has reported a reduced profit despite increased revenue so far this year. The Norway-headquartered company had a pre-tax profit of NOK 464m ($58m) in the first four months of this year, against a profit of NOK 643m in the same period last year. A major reason for the reduced result is the low newbuilding activity. Jotun has a market share of 30%
  • CSI ends $312m Chinese bond programme
    Cosco bulker company to examine other ways of financing push into logistics.
  • Sveaas' Kistefos adds $25m to bond
    Shipping investor's tap issue will give company cash for general corporate purposes.
  • Hoegh LNG confirms CNOOC charter
    Norwegian owner says FSRU will head to Tianjin for at least three years.
  • Suez Canal revenue up 14%
    Egyptian waterway authority banked $5.1bn in first 10 months of fiscal year.
  • Kalogiratos digests Marinakis VLCC orders
    Key executive says Samsung ships are well in the money and shares positive outlook for the end of the decade.
  • Shipbroker liable for fixture error
    ITIC reduces $500,000 claim for failure to pass on option declaration.
  • Chelsea: no deal for Southwest Maritime
    Dennis Uy company denies takeover of Philippines ro-ro owner.
  • Oestergaard appointed Polarcus COO
    Middle East owner brings in ex-Maersk Drilling executive.
  • Colombo Dockyard wins Toyota Tsusho order
    Sri Lankan yard to build two ships destined for Iraq.
  • Dreyfus explains capesize exit
    French owner says wants to concentrate on less risky drybulk vessels
  • CoscoCS to build $2bn port in Peru
    Chinese group working with miner Volcan on new terminal at Chancay.
  • Clean-up begins after boxes lost
    Residents collecting debris including emu oil and clocks from YM Efficiency.
  • HMM reveals split of 20-ship order among local yards
    South Korea's largest owner says it plans to move quickly with letters of intent just weeks away.
  • Singapore to have bunker tankers supplying LNG by 2020
    MPA awards $4.5m to FueLNG and Pavilion Gas to drive ship-to-ship bunkering.
  • Ichthys LNG project set for first gas exports
    Japanese-backed project says first shipments of LPG and LNG would begin by late September.
  • Higher costs take shine off Bumi Armada results
    Surge in revenue at FPSO specialist held back by impairments and finance costs.

American Shipperweb site
JUNE 4, 2018
  • CPSC extends comment period on age appropriateness of toys
    The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is extending the end date of a public comment period on draft guidelines for determining age ...
  • ITC: Flange imports from China injure U.S. industry
    The International Trade Commission has determined that imports of stainless steel flanges from China are materially injuring U.S. industry ...
  • Leschaco opens Barcelona office
    Leschaco has opened an office in Barcelona, its second new site in Spain in recent months. A Valencia facility opened in April. "For Lesch...
  • Leman latches onto Finnish logistics company
    Denmark-based Leman, a provider of logistics, transportation services and customized pharma solutions, has doubled its activities in Finlan...
  • Yang Ming ship loses 83 boxes off Australia
    A Yang Ming containership lost more than 80 containers during a voyage from Kaohsiung to Sydney last week, according to a statement from th...
  • Court blocks New Jersey's attempt to dissolve Waterfront Commission
    A federal court on Friday blocked an attempt by the State of New Jersey to withdraw from the bi-state Waterfront Commission of New York Har...
  • G7, China warn against U.S. tariffs
    Economic leaders from the Group of Seven (G7) - which in addition to the United States consists of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, a...
  • Tool chests from China, Vietnam harming U.S. industry
    The International Trade Commission (ITC) has determined that imports of tool chests from China and Vietnam are materially injuring U.S. ind...
  • USDA to allow tree tomato imports from Ecuador
    The U.S. Agriculture Department's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) announced Monday that it will allow imports of tree to...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JUNE 4, 2018
  • Iraq inks oil development block deals, but faces delays for approval
    Iraq has signed preliminary deals with companies to explore for oil near the border with Iran and Kuwait, the oil ministry said on its website Monday.
  • Argentinian oil refiners, producers to limit price increases through July
    Argentina's oil refiners and producers have agreed to limit their price increases through July, in a deal brokered by the energy ministry to try to contain soaring inflation as the economy slows.
  • Russian May crude output flat on month at 10.966 million b/d
    Russia's May crude and condensate output remained flat month on month at 10.966 million b/d, exceeding the target volume under the OPEC/non-OPEC deal for the third consecutive month, preliminary data by the Central Dispatching Unit, the statistical arm of the energy ministry, showed Saturday.
  • Japan's JXTG says no impact on inflows from Iran so far despite sanctions threat
    Japan's largest refiner JXTG Nippong Oil & Energy said Monday it has maintained its Iranian oil imports as normal, despite the US' announced reimposition of sanctions against Iran.
  • West Texas bottleneck weighs heavily on NYMEX crude
    The pipeline constraints in West Texas caused by booming oil production has emerged as the key driver behind weakening NYMEX crude futures, despite US inventory data that remains price-supportive.
  • Oil drops further pulling NYMEX July crude below $65/b
    The oil complex fell Monday, despite a weaker dollar and stronger US equities, extending recent declines as traders prepare for the potentially more supply coming from OPEC producers and Russia.
  • Durban bunker fuel hits record high on rising international prices
    Bunker fuel values at Durban, South Africa, reached Friday their highest level since their S&P Platts Global assessment began, as rising international prices outweighed low demand in the area.
  • Wartsila inks deal with Wilhelmsen for scrubbers maintenance
    The agreement will ensure the vessels comply with sulfur limits set by the IMO.
  • Emergency bunker surcharge needed to ensure continued service: Maersk
    "We are following the market trends closely, and will adjust the tariffs as soon as the fuel price drops below the beginning level of the year."
  • Open interest on Singapore front-month ICE middle distillate contracts rise 9% in May
    Open interest for the front-month Singapore 500 ppm sulfur gasoil crack against the Dubai contract posted the biggest gain.
  • External: Global Risk Management
  • FUTURES: Brent remains lower on potential increase in output
    Inventory data reports from the American Petroleum Institute, Energy Information Administration, due later Tuesday and Wednesday.
  • Singapore's MPA awards S$6 mil to two companies to build LNG bunker vessels
    The vessels are slated for delivery in 2020.
  • Key OPEC ministers tight-lipped on oil output policy after Kuwait meeting
    The ministers stressed the need to "maintain the existing cooperation and continue the successful endeavor carried out by the participating countries."

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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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