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BRIEFS
September 6, 2018
Sched Netweb site
  • Maersk hikes North America-Mideast/India rate US$25 October 1
  • CMA CGM hikes China-West Africa rate US$500/TEU September 17
  • Alabama port authority and US Coast Guard braces for storm at Mobile
  • Panama Canal to implement modifications to transit booking reservations
  • Cosco Shipping Lines first half volume rises 12.4pc to 11.24 million TEU
  • Costly legal and technical costs arise from contaminated bunker in US Gulf
  • Shenzhen's SF Holding forms cargo joint venture with SF China Railway
  • Yusen's LA truck appointments cut turn-around from 89 to 72 minutes
  • Class society Korean Register offers aerial, submarine drone ship surveys
  • Indian study charts ways to fill gaps left by US goods boycotted by China
  • Optimarin ballast system selected for 9 US Coast Guard patrol cutters
  • Trump to open front in trade war on European Union's non-tariff barriers
  • DHL eCommerce uses electric vehicles to deliver in Malaysia, Vietnam
  • India's cabotage reform boosts transshipments by repositioning empties
  • Panalpina's Bogota branch wins good distribution certificate for pharma
  • Cathay A320 flights from Hong Kong to Japan's Tokushima from December
  • U-Freight transports mobile aircraft hangars for SOAR to carry out repairs
  • Ethiopian launches route to US, first all-cargo flight from Africa to Miami

Exim Indiaweb site
SEPTEMBER 5, 2018
  • BCBA organises workshop on responsibility & way forward for Custom brokers
  • CMA CGM launches CLIMACTIVE advanced technology in active controlled atmosphere for refrigerated containers
  • Global parcel shipping reaches $279 bn in revenue
  • Maersk Line wins Container Shipping Line of the Year - India-Africa Trade Lane award at MALA 2018
  • Nitin Gadkari to inaugurate & Saurav Ganguly to address FIATA World Congress 2018 in New Delhi
  • SCI receives AMVER recognition from US Coast Guard & two PSE excellence awards
  • India's export of coconut products between 2014-18 rises to Rs 6,448 cr.
  • Revenue Department in process to make clearance of export consignments easy
  • High Court of England & Wales restrains Djibouti's port company from terminating joint venture with DP world
  • JNPT wins Container Handling Port of the Year award at MALA 2018

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Forwarders paying up to 25% more toll charges
  • New service to Oran
  • Domestic operations at Seko change hands
  • Ifco to gain independence in 2019
  • Theory and practice at Air Cargo Conference in Frankfurt
  • Secure HGV parking yard now operational in UK
  • Industry stalwart for UIC in Paris
  • Liebherr delivers to port of Gothenburg
  • Canada: takeover of Hudson Bay Railway
  • First customer for new aircraft made in India
  • Western Post leasing property in Bochum
  • Jaxport board elects new chairman
  • Port of Adabiya witnesses rising interest
  • «Curiosity of the day»
  • Dimotrans Group joins The Waco System
  • New Finnair Cargo GSSAs in South and East Asia
  • Freight carrier to equip entire fleet with telematics

IHS Maritimeweb site
SEPTEMBER 5, 2018
  • IMO chief praises shipping's positive sulphur cap response
  • ONE considers hybrid fuel or LNG ahead of sulphur cap
  • Polaris Shipping targets Singapore for delayed IPO
  • CNOOC and China Gas to develop LNG bunkering in China
  • Huanghai Shipping orders feeder ships in container debut
  • Families of Stellar Daisy crew want involvement in underwater search

The Loadstarweb site
SEPTEMBER 5, 2018
  • UK High Court blocks Djibouti bid to terminate box terminal JV with DP World
  • 2M Alliance suspends an AE2/Swan loop as low season pressure builds on carriers
  • A bumper year for China-Europe rail, but growing demand could derail services
  • As India's air cargo market starts to fly, carriers take a fresh look at freighters
  • The digital age is not quite the disruptor freight forwarders feared, says report
  • Alban François quits Brussels Airlines Cargo for fresh fields as Lufthansa takes over
  • Zara aims to sell everywhere as Amazon encroaches
  • The untold story of NotPetya, history's most devastating cyber attack

Marine Logweb site
SEPTEMBER 5, 2018
  • U.S. EEOC files anti-discrimination suit against Bayou La Batre shipyard
  • Rolls-Royce launches new Bergen B36:45 marine gas engine
  • ABB unveils user-centric DP control system
  • Viking Life-Saving Equipment acquires Norsafe
  • Kongsberg launches next generation Integrated Bridge System
  • JDP aims to develop 23,000 TEU LNG fueled containership
  • Becker Marine Systems showcases latest developments at SMM

Lloyd's Listweb site
SEPTEMBER 5, 2018
  • Osaka remains closed to shipping following typhoon
    Osaka port is due to reopen on September 6, says ship agent
  • Seabed 2030 project director steps down
    The project has now entered the second financial year with the Nippon Foundation's $2m financial pledge
  • German owners prepare to re-enter boxship market
    After a fall in the amount of containership tonnage under German ownership, the market could be about to change
  • South Korea delays release of Stellar Daisy report
    The maritime industry is eagerly awaiting the accident investigation report after the converted very large ore carrier sank in high...
  • SMM: Start-ups tackling shipping carbon problem 'enjoying boom'
    Cargill, DNV GL and Rainmaking positively surprised by the loud response from start-ups to help offer decarbonisation solutions for the...
  • Global box trade maintains moderate growth form
    July was the transpacific's busiest month of 2018 so far, as volumes grew 4.4% over last year to 1.7m teu
  • Maersk Tankers appoints Danske's Christensen as new finance chief
    New appointment comes as Maersk Tankers is going through ownership structure change after the takeover by AP Møller Holding
  • Ballots due in ILWU election
    New president will take over one of the most powerful labour roles in US container shipping at a time of...
  • Coal shipments hit by Australian port congestion
    Freight rates are likely to improve for capesizes and panamaxes if chronic congestion continues
  • SMM Inmarsat and Danelec launch cloud-based data platform
    Inmarsat and Danelec intend to roll out the service in the first quarter of 2019 as sea trials conclude this...
  • Daily Briefing
    Transocean to buy Ocean Rig for $2.7bn | Bureau Veritas keeps faith in LNG | Boxship fleet rebalance pushed back...
  • Eagle Bulk agrees deal for scrubbers on up to 37 ships
    The agreement comprises firm orders for 19 scrubbers and up to 18 optional units

The Journal of Commerceweb site
SEPTEMBER 5, 2018
  • NY-NJ ports chief to leave, triggers nationwide replacement search
  • Shippers' demurrage, detention concerns resonate in FMC report draft
  • Trans-Pac carriers inject more eastbound capacity
  • Amazon van order accelerates delivery network strategy
  • Tropical Storm Gordon - Sector Mobile ports open, restricted draft varies
  • 2M's Asia-Europe capacity slash serves warning of slowing trade
  • Construction slows trucks to Yangshan amid trans-Pacific peak
  • AAL adds vessel on stronger Australia iron ore demand
  • Concor works to lure Indian rail customers with more free time

TradeWindsweb site
SEPTEMBER 5, 2018
  • DNV GL, Dalian plan massive LNG-powered boxship
    Classification society and Chinese shipbuilder plan to build world's largest boxship, powered by liquefied natural gas (LNG).
  • Frontline places $1.3bn premium price on its own head
    Tanker owner thinks it's worth 30% more than its market capitalisation as a potential buy, but market shouldn't hold its breath on that happening.
  • Navios Containers launches $121m IPO
    Angeliki Frangou-backed New York-listing hopeful to offer 5.3 million shares at $18 to $20 each.
  • Eagle Bulk keeps eye on S&P options despite 'bold' scrubber move
    Gary Vogel explains how owner operator expects investment in 'newly-minted super-eco vessels' to perform.
  • Cargill, DNV GL advance 'CO2 Challenge'
    Project, guided by start-up specialist Rainmaking, focuses on lowering carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions.
  • Inchcape confirms chief executive
    Maritime services company appoints Frank Olsen CEO, promotes two other c-level executives.
  • Pistiolis chops related party fees at Top Ships
    Move aimed at boosting profitability and increasing appeal to investors.
  • StormGeo buys Nautisk from NHST
    Merger aims to combine routing and weather services with digital navigation products.
  • Hoegh LNG confirms charter of ninth FSRU
    Korean newbuilding heading off to work for Spain's Naturgy Energy.
  • LNG is shipping's most attractive sector, says DNB Markets
    GasLog upgraded as analysts led by Nicolay Dyvik revise their rate forecasts.
  • Ocean Rig deal shows 'consolidation best form of survival'
    VesselsValue likes the look of first big ultra-deepwater fleet transaction.
  • Bibby Offshore reveals North Sea OSV deal
    UK owner has been working on IRM for independent production company.
  • Wan Hai in first eBL trade with Bolero
    Taiwanese line eliminates paperwork for large shipment to China.
  • Mark Tracey resigns from Braemar Shipping Services board
    Mark Tracey has resigned as a director of London-listed Braemar Shipping Services. Former Goldman Sachs executive Tracey has been on the Braemar board since 2012 and is one of four non-executive directors. In a statement today Braemar said Tracey was stepping down to spend more time on his other interests, in particular his healthcare consultancy business. A search of a replacement, who would s
  • MAN cruiseship engine sales top $100m
    German group says passengership business booming this year.
  • VIDEO: Cargoship grounds on Greek beach
    Turkish vessel gets stuck on north coast of Evia en route to Istanbul.
  • Maersk Tankers drafts Danske Bank man as new finance chief
    New appointment comes at time of significant transformation at product tanker owner.
  • ONE favours hybrid fuel in race to 2020
    But Japanese boxship giant could also charter vessels with scrubbers to meet IMO rules.
  • Bigger bulker focus at Times Navigation
    Greek shipowner Times Navigation has begun expanding in the capesize arena after scooping supramaxes on the secondhand market, the company has revealed. Following a triple supramax purchase in July, the Athens-based company confirmed a memorandum of agreement last week to acquire the 57,000-dwt supramax bulker built 2012) for $12m. The Chinese-controlled vessel, built at Xiamen Shipbuilding, is t
  • Topaz PSV duo arrested in Nigeria
    Owner says it has always met local market laws as third legal bid launched in Port Harcourt.
  • Croatia plans talks to save Siem's Uljanik order
    Siem Shipping boss Kenneth Ross travelling to country next week as state bids to reverse car carrier cancellation.
  • GasFin signs for FRU at Jiangnan Shipyard
    UK gas infrastructure company inks deal for 28,000-cbm barge.
  • Auctions draw mixed results in Singapore
    Recent ship auctions held in Singapore have netted a buyer for a supramax bulker, but four bunker tankers remain unsold. Additionally, the sale of a handymax bulker was called off at the 11th hour. High Court officials confirmed that the auction of Edem Marine's 52,500-dwt bulker Patriot (built 2004) on 28 August was a success, but no details on price or buyer have been disclosed. Piraeus forecl
  • Vinalines IPO falls way short of target
    Vietnamese state shipping conglomerate's listing on the Hanoi Stock Exchange failed to excite investor interest.
  • Indonesian biodiesel provides fillip for product tankers
    But pending European Union legislation threatens to scupper sizeable cargo flows.
  • Japanese supramax bulker runs aground off Montevideo
    Local ship agency says cause of grounding reportedly linked to failure of ship's main engine.

American Shipperweb site
SEPTEMBER 5, 2018
  • FMCSA welcomes input on hours of service changes
  • Executive Moves: Panalpina, Michael Dusi
  • Szabat's DOT nomination moves forward
  • Automakers say more tariffs would drive up car prices
  • MSC hikes rates for cargo from Asia to U.S., Canada
  • Global container trade growth slowing
  • USDA sets menu for planning session
  • Mexico's trade growth starting to fade
  • 2M suspends Asia-Europe loop

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
SEPTEMBER 5, 2018
  • New Libya clashes threaten oil infrastructure
    Clashes between rival Libyan militias in Tripoli have reignited despite a UN-brokered ceasefire, threatening the supply of oil products in the capital
  • Taiwan may break into top three US crude buyer list in Asia
    Taiwanese refiners have been relentless in buying US crude oil over the recent few trading cycles
  • More than 9% of Gulf of Mexico oil supply, 10% of gas shut in by storm: US agency
    More than 159,000 b/d of US Gulf of Mexico oil production and 266,000 Mcf/d of natural gas production have been shut in due to Tropical Storm Gordon
  • OPEC's Barkindo says 'no disagreement' among members over production policy
    OPEC is hoping to finalize a long-term cooperation pact to help manage the global oil market with Russia and other key oil producer allies
  • OPEC to finalize cooperation pact in December: Barkindo
    OPEC hopes to finalize a long-term cooperation pact to help manage the global oil market with Russia and other allies
  • Bunker fuel oil tight at Italy's Augusta as resupply awaited
    Bunker fuel availability at the port of Augusta, Italy, is tight as suppliers await a replenishment cargo
  • Hamburg bunker market gets new MGO barge
    The barge can hold 700 cu m of MGO.
  • Gordon's path, emerging market concerns cool oil complex
    The oil complex turned lower Wednesday as a weaker emerging market outlook combined with cooling concerns regarding the expected impact of Tropical Storm Gordon.
  • ANALYSIS: Iran sanctions impact drives up Middle East crude oil complex
    Sources estimate that anywhere between 600,000 b/d to 1.2 million b/d of Iranian oil could come off the market come November 5.
  • Japan's bunker fuel market faces delays as Typhoon Jebi strikes
    "It is impossible to deliver bunker fuel in Tokyo Bay on both Tuesday and Wednesday," a trader said.
  • Bad bunker risk to rise in 2020, bunker suppliers must be accountable: BIMCO
    The recent spike in fuel contamination cases have raised quality and safety concerns over blended fuels in 2020.
  • Transocean buys Ocean Rig anticipating deepwater recovery
    The deal will expand Transocean's presence in the key markets of Brazil, West Africa and Norway, it said.
  • FUTURES: Crude lower as supply disruption concerns recede
    Market participants were also continuing to monitor developments in US sanctions on Iran, as well as the US-China trade tensions.

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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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