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BRIEFS
February 6, 2018
Sched Netweb site
  • Cosco takes delivery of second 20,000-TEU boxship
  • Train crash involving freight train in South Carolina kills 2, injures 116
  • Thumbs up for US president's infrastructure investment plan
  • Philadelphia docks its biggest ship ever - 11,000-TEU MSC Avni
  • Feb conference to explore inland navigation in the Baltic Sea region
  • Contship Italia suffers 1.3pc portfolio-wide decline in box volume
  • Bollore buys major share in Danish forwarder Global Solutions
  • Air Forwarders Association and TIACA form new alliance to boost cooperation
  • Tianjin Airlines starts new service from Sydney to Tianjin via Zhengzhou
  • Zambian government to find out when Crown Air Cargo will commence operations

Exim Indiaweb site
FEBRUARY 5, 2018
  • COSCO SHIPPING Ports & Port of Zeebrugge sign agreement on concession terms for CSP Zeebrugge
  • IMO collaborates to boost African maritime security capability
  • MSC reducing transit times on Europe to US East Coast trade
  • Rotterdam Port makes an extra 100 hectares available at Maasvlakte 2 for distribution companies
  • Yemen conflict forces new security recommendations
  • ZEABORN takes over E.R. Schiffahrt
  • Cabinet approves dispute resolution provision pertaining to revised Model Concession Agreement for PPP projects in Major Ports
  • Major Ports have witnessed a turnaround, says Mandaviya
  • Air cargo traffic growth at 3-year high
  • Call for aviation sector to address infrastructure challenges
  • Emirates Logistics expanding its operation & network in India
  • Impetus being given to highway projects
  • Kerry Indev Logistics gets 'World Customs Organization Certificate of Merit' for exceptional service

International Transport Journalweb site
  • E-lorries going into serial production in 2019
  • Celebrating 200 years of service and new facility
  • Bold move to streamline Russian transport with e-CMR
  • American Airlines signs for largest cargo investment
  • LNG - testing testing in Bilbao
  • Twin leadership for Homtrans
  • Second Big Apple office for ACS
  • 30 tank cars to transport concentrated nitric acid
  • DHL manages warehouse for Bridgestone
  • Air Sénégal to acquire two A330neos
  • Presenting port of Montreal's terminal project
  • CNS welcomes new president
  • Zeaborn's next takeover looming
  • 260 t of mandarins move over 5,000 km by rail
  • LIS sets up shop in France
  • Singapore's Changi airport crosses 2 million t mark

IHS Maritimeweb site
FEBRUARY 5, 2018
  • Erck Rickmers abandons ship management
  • Fincantieri closes in on STX France
  • Waigaoqiao shipbuilding sells its share of Changxing Heavy Industry
  • Dutch owners on track to boost national fleet
  • Wisdom Marine quiet on Kamsarmax orders from JMU
  • Indonesia's LPG imports continue to grow
  • STX O&S wins two more tankers from Pantheon
  • Vroon still shaken by offshore market collapse

The Loadstarweb site
FEBRUARY 5, 2018
  • Technology is key to boosting repeat business for e-commerce delivery firms
  • Innovative new B737 loading system could boost the aircraft's cargo credentials
  • Asia-North Europe container shipping demand weaker than expected in Q4 17
  • Analysis: lean into the future - the logistics plans of JD.com and Alibaba
  • Amazon and its effect on the poorer cities
  • The digital imperative in container shipping
  • Quest to dominate self-driving cars at the heart of Waymo vs Uber

Marine Logweb site
FEBRUARY 5, 2018
  • USCG collects Polar Star data for icebreaker acquisition effort
  • Naval Dome cyber security system completes box ship pilot testing
  • DDG 1001 completes acceptance trials
  • Kirby to acquire Higman Marine for $419 million
  • VIDEO: Euronav to install Satcom Global Ku band VSAT fleet wide
  • MAN and HHI to develop LPG burning two stroke engines
  • AVIC Weihai lays keel for first of new Stena RoPax ferries
  • Erck Rickmers sells ship management and brokerage businesses
  • Unmanned fireboat could be a game changer

Lloyd's Listweb site
FEBRUARY 5, 2018
  • Accident-prevention algorithm sets out to save seafarers' lives
    UK Chamber of Shipping president Grahaeme Henderson unveils safety algorithmic programme designed to anticipate danger
  • Navios Partners beats predictions as dry bulk revenues rise
    'We think we are in the early stages of a dry bulk recovery,' chief executive Angeliki Frangou says
  • Slow Chinese imports and firm bunker price add salt to tanker owners' wounds
    Crude tankers' earnings erode further as overcapacity worsens
  • Hamburg braced for further consolidation
    Speculation about two more deals in the pipeline
  • Erck Rickmers eyes Greek business model after ER Schiffahrt sale
    German entrepreneur Erck Rickmers tells Lloyd's List that the rationale behind the sale of ER Schiffahrt, including shipbroker Harper Petersen &...
  • Scorpio Bulkers almost erases losses
    So far this quarter, the company's daily kamsarmax earnings have exceeded those of the fourth quarter, while ultramax time-charter equivalent...
  • Capesize earnings slump to six-month low
    Weakness seen to be only temporary
  • Vancouver prepares to host supply chain experts
    Logistics expertise gathers in western Canada to hear news of challenge and change
  • Daily Briefing
    Independence means 'we can make decisions very fast', Pacific International Lines' managing director SS Teo says in a rare and...
  • HPH Trust profits tumble 25%
    Terminal operator counts the cost of carrier reshuffle
  • Another knockback for Hamburg
    Erck Rickmers' decision to sell part of his business empire to a Bremen company represents a further setback for one...
  • Yard Talk | Will China's shipbuilding bailout lead to capacity cut?
    Debt-to-equity swap investors albeit state-backed will need to withdraw properly
  • Insurance will not cover sulphur cap fines
  • Container shipping recovery shows signs of faltering
    Overcapacity and lower-than-expected volume rises keep lid on rate revival
  • Kirby buys Higman Marine for $419m
    Jones Act barge operator continues to expand capacity and drive consolidation
  • ER Schiffahrt catapults Zeaborn into Germany's big league
    Hamburg entrepreneur Erck Rickmers has decided to sell his ship management and ship brokerage activities to Zeaborn
  • Cochin Shipyard to collaborate with Russia's USC on high tech vessels
    The two firms will jointly develop high speed vessels, river-sea cargo vessels, passenger craft and dredgers
  • Fears for tanker and 22 crew missing in Gulf of Guinea
    The tanker Marine Express, managed by Hong Kong-based Anglo-Eastern, was last seen in Benin's waters early on Friday before contact...
  • Japanese cruise operator to order new vessels with state subsidy
    Miyazaki Car Ferry has announced it will replace its two cruiseships by using a government subsidy
  • ASL Marine warns of more losses amid weak market
    The shipbuilding and shiprepair company's results are due on February 14

The Journal of Commerceweb site
FEBRUARY 5, 2018
  • Lower prices, more space drive US soy shippers to East Coast
  • Savannah port plans to double capacity to 10M TEU by 2028
  • Surface transportation tight, US shippers sweat to secure space
  • Savannah, Charleston ports to launch new chassis pool
  • Jacksonville port begins deepening harbor
  • China-EU customs pilot expands from ocean shipping to air freight
  • Carrier reliability still poor on Asia-Europe but rising steadily

TradeWindsweb site
FEBRUARY 5, 2018
  • Seaspan adds panamaxes, hires to Maersk
    Vancouver-based shipowner fills out fleet with first secondary market acquisitions under new chief executive.
  • Hutchison Port Holdings' profits fall
    Singaporean port operator trust sees lower revenue and higher expenses for the fourth quarter and full year of 2017.
  • CR Weber: culling needed for suezmaxes
    Brokerage's research arm says even disposing pre-2000 vessels could get rates above breakeven.
  • Marseille Fos posts record year in 2017
    French port's box terminals see 1.4 million teu of cargo in sixth consecutive year of growth.
  • Navios Maritime Partners expects 'significant free cash flow'
    Owner takes loss on vessel sale but expects fleet growth in a rising market to boost performance.
  • Norden tipped to sell supramax bulker
    Firm price has been secured for vessel which is approaching special survey, brokers say.
  • BG extends Diana panamax at better rate
    Panamax rates hold steady through first part of first quarter amid overall weakness in Baltic Dry Index.
  • Rickmers opens up on ER Schiffahrt sale and asset play plans
    German owner reveals strategic drivers for Zeaborn deal and how he sees his shipping future.
  • Foremost back for bulkers at SWS
    James Chao-controlled owner linked to $190m newcastlemax quartet in China.
  • Scorpio Bulkers beats fourth quarter forecasts by a cent
    Better than expected results come in a quarter that saw owner end sale and purchase hiatus.
  • Arctech yard to compensate SCF over delays
    USC-owned shipbuilder says big penalty due over support ships for Sakhalin-2.
  • Fearnley Securities begins Capital Product with buy rating
    Positive rating comes with owner set to renew a host of tanker charters in better market in 2019.
  • Zeaborn deals in the pipeline to follow Rickmers coup
    German group has its sights set on a significantly larger fleet, TradeWinds is told.
  • Anglo Investments strikes second deal with Greek pair
    Fledgling British owner has bought two additional ships to follow 2017 debut, brokers say.
  • KfW IPEX-Bank adds $17bn of new loans
    But 2017 total is down on previous year for German bank.
  • Wilson orders dry duo in China
    Norwegian owner signs up with Wuxue Janda for mini-bulkers.
  • Crewman dies on Greek cargoship
    Probe begins after 'traumatic' accident on SMN Explorer at UK port.
  • Erck Rickmers sells ER Schiffahrt and Harper Petersen
    German shipowner is selling both businesses to Zeaborn Group.
  • Fincantieri paying $74m for STX France
    Price revealed as Italian yard signs contract with France.
  • Gulf Navigation chief Buamim casts the acquisition net
    Khamis Juma Buamim has eyes on multiple deals after raising capital.
  • BW Pacific reignites Oslo IPO ambitions
    Two and a half years on from last attempt, product tanker owner is said to be looking for a listing.
  • Kirby agrees $419m takeover of Higman Marine
    US tank-barge giant brings expansion spending to $1.2bn with another fleet deal.
  • TGS wins rights to 30,000 Mexican wells
    Seismic survey player makes breakthrough in deal with state regulator CNH.
  • UOB sells out of Marco Polo after a week
    Singapore bank sheds $10m stake in restructured OSV owner.
  • USC and Cochin team up on newbuilds
    Russian group will help Indian yard with cargoships, ferries and dredgers.
  • ASL Marine predicts further quarterly losses
    Singapore offshore vessel and yard group warns of more red ink due to weaker results from operations.
  • UK government doubles cadet trainee funding
    More than 400 extra cadets will be trained in maritime roles every year under latest initiative.

American Shipperweb site
FEBRUARY 5, 2018
  • Universal Logistics purchases Fore Transportation
    Warren, Mich.-based Universal Logistics Holdings, Inc., an asset-light provider of transportation and logistics solutions in the U.S, Mexic...
  • APHIS adds phytosanitary requirements for certain fresh citrus imports from Colombia
    The Agriculture Department's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is adding phytosanitary requirements for certain fresh citr...
  • Cargo theft in Mexico rises in 2017
    In 2017, there were 4,030 recorded cargo thefts in Mexico, an increase of 127 percent compared to 2016's 1,773 thefts, and 266 percent high...
  • Zeaborn Group acquires E.R. Schiffahrt
    German ocean shipping company Zeaborn Group has completed the acquisition of 100 percent of the business shares in E.R. Schiffahrt GmbH &am...
  • UK appoints North American trade commissioner
    United Kingdom (UK) International Trade Secretary Liam Fox on Monday appointed Antony Phillipson, UK director-general of international trad...
  • Executive Moves: RightShip, KAG Logistics and Stimson Center
    RightShip, a maritime risk management and environmental assessment organization, has appointed Martin Crawford-Brunt its new chief executiv...
  • BCG tells carriers to keep up digitally or be commoditized
    A new report from the Boston Consulting Group (BCG) urges ocean carriers to rapidly adopt process automation and optimization or be consign...
  • UPS to start daily, non-stop Louisville-to-Dubai flight
    UPS on Feb. 27 will start a daily non-stop flight from its Louisville, Ky., hub to Dubai in the United Arab Emirates, adding that it will i...
  • ELD mandate drives up spot rates
    When the electronic logging device (ELD) mandate kicked into gear back in mid-December, requiring the majority of the trucking industry to ...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
FEBRUARY 5, 2018
  • Cushing declines supportive for NYMEX crude backwardation
    Consistent draws in stocks at Cushing, Oklahoma over the last three months have led to a steepening backwardation in NYMEX crude, even as the broader rally across the oil complex has stalled.
  • Oil futures fall as Dow Jones Industrial Average plunges
    Oil futures were pulled lower Monday by sharp moves in equities and currencies, as major US stock market averages declined sharply and the dollar firmed against a basket of major currencies.
  • Trump administration eyes Venezuela oil sanctions
    The Trump administration is considering new sanctions on Venezuela's oil sector, but analysts believe they will likely be imposed in stages and not before a presidential election in that country expected in April.
  • US Interior chief meets with Carolina governors on offshore plan, offers no exemption
    US Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke met with the governors of North Carolina and South Carolina over the weekend, but offered no assurances that he would exempt them from a federal offshore oil and gas leasing plan, as he did last month for Florida.
  • Bunker fuel buyer issues letter of protest at Malta over barge delays
    A bunker fuel buyer has issued a Letter of Protest at Malta over barge delays which were having an impact on bunker deliveries, a source close to the situation said Monday.
  • Strong winds in Black Sea cause bunkering delays
    Bunkering operations were hampered over the weekend and into Monday in the Black Sea due to strong winds, particularly at the Russian port of Novorossiisk, sources said.
  • 'No turning back' on 2020 IMO sulfur cap: Kitack Lim
    Out of a packed agenda for the week, Lim said "undoubtedly the most important item" was discussion of the implementation of the 2020 sulfur cap.
  • UAE's DP World signs deal with Oracle for new technology, blockchain
    DP World will use SaaS for incorporating technologies in artificial intelligence, machine learning, internet of things, and blockchain.
  • Taiwan subsidy for lower sulfur marine fuels insufficient: shipowners
    Taiwan's plans subsidy to prompt ship owners to comply with the 0.5% sulfur rule from January 1, 2019, ahead of IMO 2020 regulation.
  • TRADER NOTE: RightShip appoints Martin Crawford-Brunt as CEO
    Norman will continue to support RightShip as a strategic consultant to the board during the transition process.
  • Open interest for front-month ICE Dubai crude derivatives slide 25% in Jan
    The wider EFS has limited opportunities for arbitrage barrels from the West to Asia and raises the value of Brent-linked crudes against Dubai, making the Dubai-linked crudes more attractive to buyers.
  • FUTURES: Crude slides on rising US production
    Expectations for tightening of policies from the Fed also weighed on oil prices.
  • Iran-Russia oil-for-goods deal on track; oil swap with Iraq to begin
    Under the swap deal, Promsyryoimport would buy up to 100,000 b/d from NIOC partly in exchange for goods, oil equipment and services for Iran.
  • Iran can raise crude output by 100,000 b/d within days if OPEC deal ends: Zanganeh
    Higher oil prices will impose fluctuations on the prices in the longer term, the oil minister told journalists in Tehran.

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ZIM also records a recovery in the second quarter
SHIPPING
ZIM also records a recovery in the second quarter
Haifa
Acquisition by Hapag-Lloyd expected by the end of the year
PORTS
In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Civitavecchia grew by +3.6%
Civitavecchia
In the first half of this year the total was 3.93 million tons (+1.5%)
PORTS
Last month the port of Singapore handled four million containers (+3.1%)
Singapore/Hong Kong
A 1.6% decline was recorded in the port of Hong Kong
COMPANIES
AP Moller Capital to acquire majority stake in Globex Investissement
Copenhagen/Casablanca
ACCIDENTS
Ship hit in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
Crew member of the "Minoan Dignity" dies
PORTS
Last month, freight traffic in the port of Barcelona decreased by -6.5%.
Barcelona
In July, 300,961 containers were handled (-13.2%)
COMPANIES
Abu Dhabi's sovereign wealth fund offers to acquire 100% of AD Ports' capital.
Abu Dhabi
He currently owns a 75.42% stake
PORTS
In the first half of 2026, freight traffic in the port of La Spezia grew by +2.0%
La Spezia
Cargo traffic in Tunisian ports is growing sharply
In the April-June quarter it was 7.4 million tons (+8.8%)
PORTS
The port of Koper reports a 5.6% decrease in quarterly freight traffic
Ljubljana
In June the decline was -18.9%
PORTS
Strait of Hormuz crisis has severe impact on DP World's financial and operating performance
Dubai
PORTS
Container traffic at CK Hutchison terminals fell by -1% in the first six months of 2026.
Hong Kong
Excluding operations in Panama, volumes increased by +5%
PORTS
In the first half of 2026, freight traffic in the port of Hamburg decreased by -3.1%.
Hamburg
Containers amounted to four million TEUs (-3.7%)
SHIPPING
HMM's revenues increased by 29.7% in the second quarter
Seoul
Net profit down, weighed down by lower financial income
SHIPPING
Evergreen's net profit grew by 43.9% in the April-June quarter.
Taipei
Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd benefit from the recovery of the container shipping market
SHIPPING
Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd benefit from the recovery of the container shipping market
Copenhagen/Hamburg
The Danish company reports better quarterly performance than its German partner in Gemini Cooperation
PORTS
Freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado remained stable in the second quarter
Genoa
Passenger numbers drop at both ports
SHIPPING
In the second quarter, Yang Ming recorded a net profit growth of +610.7%.
Keelung
Revenues stable in the first half of 2026
ACCIDENTS
Two ships attacked in the Gulf of Oman and off the coast of Yemen
Southampton
A container ship was reportedly hit by an American helicopter
SHIPPING
The Northern Sea Route is not at all competitive with the sea route through Suez
Basel
Study by two researchers from Mokpo National Maritime University
SHIPYARDS
The auction on August 28 is expected to confirm Rheinmetall-MSC's interest in the Romanian Mangalia shipyard.
Bucharest
In the second quarter, vessel traffic in the Panama Canal grew by +9.6%, but decreased significantly in June
SHIPPING
In the second quarter, vessel traffic in the Panama Canal grew by +9.6%, but decreased significantly in June
Panama/Balboa
The ACP introduces new limitations on vessel draft and does not exclude reductions in the daily number of transits.
CRUISES
Contract with Fincantieri for the construction of a third cruise ship for Crystal is now in force
Monaco/Miami
Delivery is scheduled for 2034
ACCIDENTS
More explosions in the Strait of Hormuz area
Southampton/Tehran
Iran-Oman negotiations continue, but reopening to ship transit still seems a long way off.
SHIPPING
Shipping associations reiterate their opposition to mandatory tolls and tariffs for transiting the Strait of Hormuz.
ACCIDENTS
Two ships attacked in the Red Sea
Southampton/San'a'/New Delhi
Indian vessel "Faize Noore Oliya" sunk, Houthis claim attack on "NCC Wafa"
LOGISTICS
Prologis makes $18.8 billion offer to buy Segro
San Francisco
The combination will create a European giant in the ownership and management of logistics properties
SHIPPING
In the April-June quarter, ONE recorded an improvement in financial performance
Singapore
During the period the fleet transported almost 3.3 million containers (+2.9%)
CRUISES
Global Port Holdings' revenues grew by 27% in the first half of this year.
Istanbul
Gross operating margin up 22%
In the second quarter, naval traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +16.5%
SHIPPING
In the second quarter, naval traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +16.5%
Cairo
In the first half of 2026, growth was +14.0%
SHIPPING
In the second quarter of 2026, the Bosphorus Strait was crossed by 10,082 ships (+0.5%)
Ankara
In the first half of the year, naval traffic decreased by -0.5%
PORTS
A report by the French National Assembly notes the competitive decline of the state's port ecosystem.
Paris
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
In the first half of 2026, FS's freight transport segment recorded a -2.7% drop in operating revenues
Rome
Traffic volumes amounted to approximately 8.8 billion tonne-km (-7.3%)
PORTS
The EU ETS Observatory confirms that the emissions trading system is having a negative impact on EU ports.
Madrid
The proposed corrections are the broadening of the criteria for the designation of neighbouring container transhipment ports and a percentage reduction factor applied to the volume of CO2 emissions from ships.
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings' revenues increased by 4.9% in the second quarter of 2026.
CRUISES
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings' revenues increased by 4.9% in the second quarter of 2026.
Miami
New historical record of passengers embarking on the fleet's ships
SHIPYARDS
Fincantieri's half-year revenues remain stable
Trieste
Net profit increased by 191.4%. New orders fell by 58.5%.
PORTS
In the second quarter, freight traffic in Albanian ports grew by +8.9%
Tirana
SHIPPING
The US think tank Open Markets Institute proposes the establishment of a public container shipping company
Washington
Rao: Today the United States depends on a cartel of six foreign shipping companies
CRUISES
Royal Caribbean reports record revenue for the April-June quarter
Miami
New all-time peak in turnover in the first half of 2026
SHIPPING
In the second quarter, CMA CGM group revenues increased by +19.2%
Marseille/New York/Los Angeles
United Ports Joint Venture with Stonepeak Completed
PORTS
PortXchange: To immediately reduce shipping emissions, we need to focus on ports.
Rotterdam
PORTS
In the port of Trieste, bulk cargo is increasing and miscellaneous goods are decreasing.
Trieste
In the first six months of 2026, traffic in Monfalcone dropped by 24.9%.
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
Fermerci, freight train transport production in Italy could fall to 2015 levels this year.
Rome
Map: We are faced with data that exceeds all expectations.
SHIPYARDS
Indian government approves $7.2 billion in aid for domestic shipbuilding
New Delhi
Strategy adopted today to revitalize the sector
SHIPYARDS
Two Indian shipyards included in the new EU list of ship recycling facilities proposed by the Commission
Brussels/Washington
Satisfaction of ECSA and World Shipping Council
SHIPYARDS
Hyundai and Siemens sign agreement for AI-powered shipbuilding
Washington
The goal is an autonomous manufacturing system in which all processes, including design, production, logistics, inspection and testing, are digitally connected.
ACCIDENTS
African Union condemns attacks on tankers in Red Sea claimed by Houthis
Addis Ababa
Youssouf: The security of Red Sea shipping lanes is of vital strategic importance for Africa
CRUISES
In Genoa, Fincantieri delivered the new cruise ship Explora III to Explora Journeys.
Genoa
"Explora IV" and "Explora V" will follow in 2027 and "Explora VI" in 2028.
PORTS
In the second quarter of 2019, bulk cargo volumes increased while general cargo volumes decreased.
Rotterdam
In the first half of 2026, 212.0 million tonnes of goods were moved (+0.4%)
PORTS
In the second quarter, Spanish ports handled 144.8 million tonnes of goods (+2.9%)
Madrid
Record for conventional goods and containers (in TEU)
COMPETITION
The EU Commission opens an in-depth investigation into the Saipem-Subsea7 merger.
Brussels
Brussels considers the effects of the operation to be particularly critical, especially in the SURF market.
FREIGHT TERMINALS
Medlog (MSC Group) acquires a stake in Interporto Bologna
Bologna
Caliandro: Industrial development that will allow us to achieve our rail freight traffic objectives
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
The Barcelona Port Authority will acquire 40% of Terminal Intermodal de Navarra.
Barcelona
The remaining 60% of the capital will remain with Hutchison Ports Best
In the first half of this year, Chinese seaports handled 5.87 billion tons of cargo (+3.0%).
PORTS
In the first half of this year, Chinese seaports handled 5.87 billion tons of cargo (+3.0%).
Beijing
New historical records for half-yearly and quarterly container traffic
PORTS
Ports of Italy: The issue of competences divides the reform.
Rome
At the Confitarma conference, Rixi defends the new national control room, while experts and operators ask for clarity on the relationships with the AdSPs and on the resources of the new company.
LEGISLATION
The maritime sector is divided between cautious support and criticism over the EU ETS review.
Brussels/Washington/
Copenhagen/Piraeus/Rotterdam
ACCIDENTS
Yet another attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
A tanker was hit and abandoned by the crew.
SHIPPING
ECSA considers the proposed revision of the EU ETS to be a first step, but many others should follow.
Brussels
Raptis: It's a good idea to allocate system revenues at EU and national levels to support sustainable fuels.
PORTS
ESPO: No to lowering the EU ETS application threshold from 5,000 to 400 GRT vessels.
Brussels
Appreciation for measures aimed at reducing evasive ship calls
TRANSPORTATION
T&E welcomes some new proposals from Brussels for the EU maritime ETS
Brussels
The association is more critical of the measures studied by the EU Commission for the aviation sector
SHIPPING
For Assarmatori, the Commission's proposal on the EU ETS is timid, while more courageous measures were expected
Brussels
TRANSPORTATION
EU Maritime ETS: The European Commission partially accepts shipowners' requests.
Brussels
A new €110 million fund for clean fuels, non-permanent exemptions extended to 2035, an IMO deduction mechanism, and crackdowns on "evasive" transshipment ports.
ACCIDENTS
Another ship was hit by a shell in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton/Tampa
US Marines conducted an inspection aboard a sanctioned oil tanker
PORTS
Port of Gioia Tauro: First connection of a large container ship to the cold ironing system
Gioia Tauro
The ship "MSC Mirja" powered with a total power of approximately seven MW
PORTS
In the second quarter of 2026, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2%.
Antwerp
Dry bulk volumes recovered and rolling stock increased. Other sectors declined.
PORTS
COSCO Shipping Ports sets new quarterly and half-year container traffic records
Hong Kong
ACCIDENTS
US forces struck the VLCC Belma sailing towards Iran's Kharg Island.
Tampa
It is operated by the Emirati Max Maritime Solutions which is subject to US sanctions
PORTS
In May, freight traffic in the port of Genoa was stable, while in Savona-Vado it decreased
Genoa
In the first five months of 2026, containers amounted to 1,199,914 TEUs (-2.8%), of which 999,228 (-1.4%) and 200,686 (-9.2%) were handled by the two ports respectively.
PORTS
In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Taranto grew by +6.7%
Taranto
An increase of +104.9% was recorded in July
CRUISES
Viking Holdings Cruise Line Reports Record Quarterly Revenue
Los Angeles
Net profit of $587.7 million (+33.8%)
PORTS
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles dropped 5.8% last month.
Los Angeles
In the first seven months of 2026, growth of +1.8% was recorded
PORTS
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach dropped 1.7% in July.
Long Beach
In the first seven months of this year, total traffic was 5,758,086 TEUs (+1.2%)
SHIPPING
In the second quarter, RCL recorded an increase in revenues that was outweighed by the increase in operating costs
Bangkok
Net profit down 1.1%
SHIPPING
Danish DFDS's quarterly financial performance improves
Copenhagen
In the April-June quarter, rolling stock transported by the fleet increased by 1.1%. Passengers decreased by 8.9%.
PORTS
Container traffic at HHLA terminals decreased by -8.0% in the second quarter
Hamburg
Revenues increased by 2.5%. Operating costs increased by 5.7%.
COMPANIES
Costa Cruises announces change of management for the Americas region.
Genoa
Jorge Serrano Martín de Vidales will replace Dario Rustico
PORTS
The Livorno Port Authority creates an internal task force for the Darsena Europa project.
Livorno
The aim is to ensure a unified coordination with the commissioner structure that follows the project
INDUSTRY
MSC installs Jotun's proactive hull cleaning system on MSC Daniela
Sandefjord
Combines advanced antifouling technology with robotic inspection and cleaning
SHIPPING
Wan Hai Lines reports a 965.6% increase in quarterly profit
Taipei
The company orders six new 11,000 TEU containerships
PORTS
In the second quarter, cargo traffic in Montenegrin ports decreased by -5.8%
Podgorica
Cargoes to and from Italy dropped by -40.6%
SHIPPING
The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the Grande Pacifico
Naples
The vessel is the first of five new sister PCTCs with a capacity of 9,800 ceu
COMPANIES
In 2025, the Fratelli Cosulich group's revenues amounted to 1.9 billion euros (-11.5%)
Genoa
Net profit of 20.0 million euros (-3.0%)
MOURNING
Maurizio Longo, Secretary General of Trasportounito, has passed away.
Rome
He passed away in Rome after a long illness.
PORTS
Terminal Investment Limited abandons Tercat acquisition
Brussels
It provided for joint control of the Barcelona terminal with Hutchison Ports
PORTS
Work has been completed to activate cold ironing at the Porto Corsini cruise terminal in Ravenna.
Ravenna
PORTS
Acceleration of the redevelopment process for the former CIVAM area in the port of Vibo Valentia Marina
Vibo Valentia
The area will be transformed into new yards for commercial logistics
COMPANIES
Maersk Group sells Maersk Training and Maersk H2S Safety Services
Copenhagen
They will be sold to the US Open Gate Capital, specialized in industrial carve-out operations
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
PORTS
In the April-June quarter, the port of Venice handled 6.3 million tons of goods (-1.2%)
Venice
Cruise passengers down by -15.3%
PORTS
In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna recorded a sharp increase of +10.9%
Ravenna
In the first six months of 2026 the increase was +5.9%
LOGISTICS
DP World acquires six GXO logistics sites in the UK
Dubai
186,000 square meters and 2,000 employees change hands: this is the transfer imposed by the British Antitrust for the acquisition of Wincanton
LOGISTICS
DHL soars in the second quarter, but not everywhere
Bonn
Revenue and EBIT in double digits. Express performed well, while Supply Chain and Post & Parcel Germany fared less well.
SHIPPING
Global Ship Lease reports record quarterly and half-year revenues
Athens
Rising costs impact profits
PORTS
DP World to build temperature-controlled logistics hub in the port of Antwerp
Dubai/Kallo
SHIPPING
GNV will activate a third maritime service to Algeria on Saturday
Genoa
The Civitavecchia-Annaba line will complement the existing routes from Sète to Algiers and Bejaia.
SHIPPING
Danaos Corporation reports quarterly revenue growth of 4.7%.
Athens
The containership segment remains stable. Bulk carriers continue to contribute.
ACCIDENTS
A bulk carrier hit by a shell in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton/London
One crew member is reportedly missing.
PORTS
This year, 800,000 cruise passengers are expected in Messina.
Messina
Passengers make a direct expenditure of almost 16 million euros in the city
PORTS
Container traffic at the Port of New York grew by 1.6% in the second quarter
New York
In the first six months of 2026, 4.43 million TEUs were handled (+0.2%)
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
HZ Cargo and Railtrans form joint venture for intermodal transport
Zagreb
The aim is to activate a traffic of over 500 thousand tons between the ports of Croatia and the markets of Central Europe.
PORTS
ICTSI posts record net income of $363 million (+24.2%) in the second quarter
Manila
ACCIDENTS
Another GasLog vessel hit while leaving the Persian Gulf
Piraeus/Southampton
Damage to the engine room
SHIPPING
Finnlines reports record quarterly revenues
Helsinki
In the April-June period, net profit was 42.9 million euros (+64.7%)
COMPANIES
Spinelli Group approves 2025 sustainability report
Genoa
Production value grew by 5%. New hires increased by 48%.
PORTS
Fabrizio Marilli will be the new secretary general of the Central Adriatic Sea Port Authority.
Ancona
The Management Committee has approved the institution's budget adjustment
PORTS
The Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority has adopted the 2026-2028 Port Plan.
Genoa
Projections for 2028 indicate an increase of approximately 150 employees in the ports of the system
PORTS
The Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Sea Port Authority has approved the budget adjustment change.
Gioia Tauro
It records higher revenues and higher expenses of 1.69 million euros
EDUCATION
One and a half million euros for training in Tuscan ports
Livorno
The Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority has presented its 2026-2028 training plan.
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
Terminali Italia will manage the Orte intermodal terminal starting next year.
Rome
It has approximately 96,000 square meters of yards and three tracks
TRANSPORTATION
Italy and Tunisia sign a collaboration agreement in the transport and logistics sector
Rome
ACCIDENTS
Another Saudi-owned Bahri ship attacked by Houthis in the Red Sea
Southampton/Sana'a/Riyadh
Yemeni militants' spokesman claimed responsibility for the attack on the chemical tanker "NCC Ghazal"
INFRASTRUCTURE
The final breakthrough of the two main tunnels of the Brenner Base Tunnel was achieved today.
Bolzano
The two construction sites are connected approximately 1,400 meters below the Brenner Pass
LOGISTICS
UPS revenues increased 7.6% in the second quarter
Atlanta
Net profit amounted to $604 million (-52.9%)
LOGISTICS
In 2025, the revenues of the Italian logistics company Nord Ovest grew by +13.6%
Wedge
Net profit down 8.3%
PORTS
Quarterly freight traffic increased at the ports of Algeciras and Barcelona. Valencia saw a decline.
Algeciras/Barcelona/
Valencia
Increase in containers at the Catalan port
COMPANIES
Fincantieri signs agreement with NextGeo's reinvesting partners
Trieste
The operation is part of the development strategy in the diving segment
PORTS
The update to the DPSS of the ports of Sardinia has been adopted.
Cagliari
Resolution of the Management Committee of the Port System Authority
PORTS
ICTSI acquires the ATU12 and ATU18 bulk terminals at the Brazilian port of Aratu.
Sao Paulo/Manila
They will be sold by SIMPAR for approximately 355 million dollars
INDUSTRY
Konecranes reports decline in quarterly financial performance as orders increase
Helsinki
The value of orders relating to port equipment grew by +17%
PORTS
Fourteen regions are in favor and five are against the bill on port governance reform.
Rome
Rixi: Let's now continue the institutional process with the aim of achieving a balanced reform.
LOGISTICS
Kuehne+Nagel's net sales increased by 8% in the second quarter.
Schindellegi
Performance improved markedly in the air freight segment
ASSOCIATIONS
Assagenti's management team has been renewed.
Genoa
The composition of the executive committee and the chairmen of the commissions
PORTS
DP World signs preliminary agreement to build two terminals at Fujairah Port
Dubai
FREIGHT TERMINALS
VIO - Vado Ligure Interport Board of Directors Renewed
Genoa
Pierangelo Olivieri has been appointed president
INDUSTRY
Kalmar's turnover increased by 14% in the second quarter
Helsinki
New orders value stable
OFFSHORE
Saipem wins new offshore drilling contract off Ivory Coast
Milan
It was awarded by Eni Côte d'Ivoire
LOGISTICS
DSV's quarterly performance continues to grow, boosted by the Schenker acquisition.
Hedehusene
Net profit of DKK 2.6 billion (+11.5%) was recorded in the April-June period of 2026.
ASSOCIATIONS
Falteri (Federlogistica) has been co-opted into the Board of the European Logistics Association
Genoa
International collaboration protocol on integrated logistics with ACLI Terra
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
MEETINGS
The conference "EU-Mercosur Agreement: The Role of the Maritime Economy" will be held in Genoa on July 1st.
Genoa
It is organized by the Casa America ETS Foundation and the Western Liguria Port Authority
MEETINGS
The Federagenti assembly will be held in Civitavecchia on July 3rd.
Rome
Pessina: We will not discuss regulations, community relations, or the pursuit of theories and bureaucracy, but rather the challenges of Italian port infrastructure.
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Empire buys back: After Tata, Adani can rewrite India's colonial past
(The Economic Times)
Govt does not interfere in port management appointments - Loke
(Bernama)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
ASSITERMINAL
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
SHIPPING
GCC urges international community to protect maritime transport against Houthi threats
Riyadh
Reaction to the announcement of a maritime embargo against Saudi Arabia
EDUCATION
Fincantieri signs agreement in Qatar for operational management of the Training and Simulation Centre.
Trieste
The center is intended for the training of naval personnel of the Qatari Navy.
NEWS
Over 770 kilos of cocaine seized at the port of Vado Ligure
Savona
Once released on the market, the drug would have ensured criminal organizations profits of 250 million euros.
INDUSTRY
Wärtsilä records sharp increase in new order value in second quarter
Helsinki
Net turnover decreased by -2%
SHIPPING
Yang Ming orders Hanwha Ocean to build six 13,000 TEU dual-fuel containerships
Keelung
Contract valued at over $1.2 billion
ACCIDENTS
The toll of attacks on ships in the Black Sea worsens
Odessa
Ten dead on board a ship leaving the port of Odessa
ACCIDENTS
Today a new attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
The product tanker Kavomaleas of the Greek company Dynacom Tankers Management caught fire
SHIPPING
Confitarma disappointed by the Commission's proposal to revise the EU ETS
Rome
Zanetti: The notable absentee is the competitiveness of the Italian and European shipping industry.
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
ALIS: Commission's proposals on the EU ETS are positive, but serious issues remain.
Rome
PORTS
MIT adopts cold ironing guidelines
Rome
The aim is to ensure clear, uniform and transparent criteria for all Port System Authorities.
CRUISES
In the first half of the year, cruise traffic at GPH port terminals grew by +10.1%
Istanbul
In the second quarter alone the increase was +2.8%
PORTS
Western Liguria Port Authority approves 2026 budget update
Genoa
PORTS
Assiterminal clarifies its doubts about the responsibilities assigned to Porti d'Italia Spa.
Genoa
INDUSTRY
ABB buys British Rotork
Zurich/London
The Bath-based company specializes in flow control and industrial automation.
PORTS
Central Adriatic Port Authority refinances €100 million from the Infrastructure Decree
Ancona
The funds concern seven strategic interventions of the port system
PORTS
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles increased by 3.4% in the first half of 2026.
Los Angeles
In the second quarter, growth was +11.5%
SEAFARERS
IMO and ITF call for an end to attacks on seafarers and transport workers
London
Resurgence of incidents in the Black Sea, Sea of Azov and the Strait of Hormuz region
PORTS
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong grew by 0.2% in the second quarter of 2026.
Hong Kong
An increase of +6.5% was recorded in June
PORTS
Uiltrasporti is strongly opposed to the establishment of Porti d'Italia Spa
Rome
Verzari and Gulli: the AdSPs must be coordinated by a public body that can protect port workers
PORTS
CMPort sets new monthly, quarterly and half-yearly container traffic records
Hong Kong
In the first half of 2026, 78.3 million were moved (+4.6%)
PORTS
In the first half of this year, the port of Singapore handled 22.7 million containers (+4.7%)
Singapore
Historic record for half-year bunker sales
PORTS
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach increased by 10.3% in the second quarter.
Long Beach
Growth of +1.7% was recorded in the first half of 2026
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
The new board of directors of Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane has been appointed.
Rome
Tommaso Tanzilli confirmed as president. Gianpiero Strisciuglio is the new CEO.
PORTS
Port of Gioia Tauro: tender launched for completion of dredging activities
Gioia Tauro
The expected duration of the contract is 60 days
PORTS
In the first half of 2026, cargo traffic in Turkish ports was 279.1 million tonnes (+1.5%)
Ankara
Cargoes with Italy alone amounted to 23.4 million tons (-2.5%)
SHIPYARDS
The first steel cutting of the Carnival Destiny cruise ship.
Monfalcone
Fincantieri and Carnival celebrate the thirtieth anniversary of their collaboration
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