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BRIEFS
March 7, 2018
Sched Netweb site
  • APL launches premium Shanghai-LA service to help airfreight shippers
  • 3,000th neopanamax transits Panana Canal as popularity grows
  • Box volumes at US Southeast ports on the rise with new Asia services
  • Containers fall from Maersk ship off North Carolina in heavy seas
  • CN hunts for new CEO after abrupt exit by Luc Jobin
  • CMA CGM drops Djibouti northbound call in revised Swahili Express service
  • MOL introduces cutting-edge stowage planning for car carriers
  • Smart engines in smart ships from HHI-WinGD promise savings for owners
  • HKIA becomes sixth in the world to be certified to handle delicate medical cargo
  • Cathay Pacific links up with Kazakhstan's Air Astana
  • Algerian minister confirms bids submitted for air cargo market tender

Exim Indiaweb site
MARCH 6, 2018
  • CMA CGM revises Swahili Express service rotation
  • CMA CGM unveils its customer centricity strategy
  • HMM to adopt cloud-based next-generation system
  • Maersk Line announces export cargo acceptance at ICD Sachana for Mundra & Pipavav on carrier haulage
  • Maritime women to benefit from new leadership course
  • APM Terminals Mumbai implementing Vehicle Booking System to efficiently handle import evacuations
  • Chennai Port sets new rock phosphate handling record
  • JNPT receives National Sectoral Excellence Award for Best Port of India
  • Govt will extend every support to increase Indian investments in Europe: MoS External Affairs
  • How much has India's foreign trade been impacted due to turmoil in the gems & jewellery sector?

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Bolivia wants to be on track
  • Benelux e-CMR trial highlights massive cost cuts
  • Robots for Geodis warehouse
  • Support for port of Lae in Papua Neuguinea
  • Schaeffler names new board member for logistics
  • New member of Blockchain in Transport Alliance
  • ABC 'fast tracks' motorbikes for world championship
  • Freight exchange handles 1.4 billion t of freight
  • Serve Air incident in Lubumbashi
  • UP upgrades Texan transport infrastructure
  • Role merger at GAC Americas
  • E-classification à la Bureau Veritas
  • CMA CGM creating "garden of Eden" for clients
  • Kuehne + Nagel sets up two innovation centres
  • President of UPS international becomes COO
  • New locomotives for cross-border services
  • HKIA now Iata CEIV Pharma certified

IHS Maritimeweb site
MARCH 6, 2018
  • Concern rises among US ports on trade tariffs
  • ESPO pleads with Brexit negotiators to preserve short sea 'fluidity'
  • USD70 million damages win by Loki Owning quashed
  • IMO celebrates 70 years as shipping's guiding beacon
  • DP World strikes deal with Ethiopia after seizure of Djibouti terminal
  • South Gyeongsang in suspense as assessment of struggling yards completed
  • Wah Kwong appoints new CEO

The Loadstarweb site
MARCH 6, 2018
  • Launch of Ocean Buying Group could be a boost for smaller shippers
  • Online platforms the great disruptor for traditional forwarders
  • GSL takes major impairment hit in 2017, but stays bullish about recovery
  • Oman - perfectly placed to be on the runway to success
  • Chinese giant HNA to axe 100,000 jobs; a quarter of its workforce
  • Chief of Canadian National Luc Jobin in 'abrupt' departure

Marine Logweb site
MARCH 6, 2018
  • Navy and USCG release polar icebreaker RFP
  • Viking Ocean to build up to six more ships at Fincantieri
  • R-R calls new situational awareness system a "game changer"
  • New Ice Class designs from OSD target arctic development support
  • Alfa Laval adds connectivity to PureSOx
  • New Inmarsat service set for GMDSS approval
  • Bureau Veritas names new passenger ship and ferry project leader

Lloyd's Listweb site
MARCH 6, 2018
  • APL and Hapag-Lloyd warn shippers low-sulphur fuel costs will be passed on
    APL's Nicolas Sartini warns customers to expect higher rates to cover container carriers' increased fuel bills as Hapag-Lloyd claims costs...
  • Nixon signals new ships for ONE from 2020
    Ocean Network Express chief executive Jeremy Nixon says the new line has the tonnage it needs for the next two...
  • CSET's stock market woes overshadow $850m fundraising
    Company faces balancing finance requirements for 16 new tankers on order with undervalued stock
  • Norden presents optimistic outlook for 2018 despite Trump threats
    Danish owner plans to be "agile" amid signs of optimism in dry bulk and product tanker markets, says chief executive...
  • Eagle Bulk, Norden post best earning in years: bulker results round-up
    Latest reporting: Norden, Eagle Bulk and Star Bulk
  • Weak spot rates plague Navigator's fourth-quarter results: tanker results round-up
    Latest reporting: Navigator Holdings, Golar LNG and BW LPG
  • BW LPG to start $15m share buyback programme
    Company to buy back up to 4m common shares and hold them as Treasury stock
  • Korean banks post 348% net profit surge amid maritime industry recovery
    Domestic banks posted net profits hitting Won11.2trn in 2017, a 348% increase from the previous year
  • MISC probed by Malaysian anticorruption authorities
    Shipping firm is fully co-operating with the investigations
  • Cheniere starts 20-year LNG supply contract with GAIL
    Gas to be supplied from the Sabine Pass liquefaction facility in Louisiana
  • Trump's trade tariffs threaten US growth agenda
    IHS Markit economist has harsh words for US president's tactics in light of proposed import duties on steel and aluminium
  • Japan Marine United gets new chief executive
    New chief executive Chiba Kotaro takes the reins from Mishima Shinjiro from April 1
  • Women in Latin American maritime sector offered UN course
    About 50 women will be invited to attend a leadership course at the end of the year
  • LPG long-term shipping outlook positive on growing US exports
    Tonne-mile growth has been robust over the past five years, says BW LPG chief executive Martin Ackermann
  • Shanghai Salvage awarded Kea Trader recovery contract
    SSC will have resources on site 30 days before it takes over from Ardent
  • IMO celebrates 70th anniversary
    Queen Elizabeth visited IMO headquarters on Wednesday
  • Box lines told to focus on service rather than price as market recovers
    Maersk chief economist says box lines should focus more on meeting the changing needs of customers now that supply and...
  • Euroseas returns to profitable ways as merger talks continue
    Greek owner now discussing with 'several parties' as it seeks to separate dry bulk and boxship fleets
  • Shares in Asia feel the heat of trade war threat
    Japan and Hong Kong shares slide on US president Donald Trump's threat of steel and aluminium tariffs

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MARCH 6, 2018
  • Maersk ship blaze leaves four crew missing off Salalah
  • Sri Lanka Ports: Prepare for alliance-free mega-carriers
  • Trade disputes, trucking crunch threaten fledgling US export gains
  • ONE's Nixon: Profitable container lines bring market stability
  • RoadOne buys Jarvis to boost Northeast US shipper service
  • Hapag-LLoyd joins CargoSphere's digital rate-processing system
  • Lawmakers urge US Army Corps to fund Charleston dredging
  • São Paulo finds officers at fault for boxes lost overboard
  • VIDEO: Fiscal policy, protectionism inject economic uncertainty
  • APM Terminals deploys vehicle booking service to cut JNPT turn times
  • TPM 2018 Tracker: News, insights, analysis
  • DP World seals Ethiopia deal after Djibouti terminal seizure
  • FMC to investigate 'unfair' detention-demurrage claims

TradeWindsweb site
MARCH 6, 2018
  • Cruise executives see overtourism as an issue
    Carnival chief executive Arnold Donald calls it the "top" problem in the cruise industry.
  • China Cosco chairman bangs consolidation drum
    Terminals and other shipping assets set to follow Orient Overseas deal, chairman explains.
  • Gulf Navigation stops at $100m
    Rights issue completed but Dubai owner decides against public offering.
  • Sterling Global expands with surveyor takeover
    UK group buys Geoff Waddington & Partners.
  • Norden targets best of both worlds in dry bulk
    Chief executive spots opening for significant expansion of bulker operating platform.
  • CSET snaps up PetroChina tanker fleet for $82m
    Cosco company will own 51% of product carrier owner after capital injection.
  • Provisions down as lending rises at DSF
    Danish lender boosted customer numbers by 10% in 2017.
  • Hafnia Management hops into second spot with growth spurt
    Danish pool operator has added three new owners this year, Engholm says.
  • Shanghai Salvage confirmed for Kea Trader job
    Chinese salvor to remove broken boxship from Pacific reef.
  • Grupo TMM boosted by shipping spin-off
    Transfer of maritime division to bondholders results in big Q4 gain.
  • Frontline fires as DNB Markets turns bullish on tankers
    Oslo-listed owner sees stock climb as DNB tips VLCC rates to double and resale values to climb accordingly.
  • HHI robots to shape hulls for first time
    Automated system will work on steel plates at Ulsan yard in Korea.
  • Norden snaps losing streak with further profit set for 2018
    Danish owner latest to end a long run of red ink with new forecast set for this year.
  • IEA: gasoil demand spike won't last
    Energy agency believes post-2020 boost will fade as owners switch to new fuel types.
  • BW LPG to buy back $15m of stock
    VLGC owner targets up to 2.8% of the company's shares on Oslo market.
  • GTLK Europe plots $100m finance fund
    Russian-owned vessel leasing company to expand operations in Dublin.
  • Malaysia's MISC embroiled in bribery scandal
    Shipowner's offices in Kuala Lumpur and Johor said to have been raided by authorities.
  • Sardashti takes the helm at NITC
    Iranian tanker giant's commercial director appointed managing director as Siroos Kianersi leaves after less than two years.
  • Eagle Bulk Shipping ends 2017 in the red
    Supramax specialist makes further progress on back of updated fleet and streamlined operations.
  • DeepOcean seals more work from Statoil
    Norwegian owner says contract preparations to start later this year with execution set for 2019/2020.
  • Navigator profit lower as rates still weak
    Leading player in the midsize gas ship sector, though, beats estimates for the fourth quarter.

American Shipperweb site
MARCH 6, 2018
  • Descartes looks for more acquisitions amid strong balance sheet
    Descartes Systems Group recorded strong financial results in fiscal year 2018, which ended Jan. 31, 2018, with substantial increases in net...
  • FMC to launch detention, demurrage investigation
    The Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) on Monday voted to launch an investigation into the liner carrier industry's practice of assessing de...
  • Upcoming elections a cue to negotiate NAFTA quickly, Lighthizer says
    U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer during the closing NAFTA Round 7 press conference in Mexico City on Monday voiced the need for ...
  • ITC: U.S. welded pipe producers harmed by imports
    The U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) has determined there is a "reasonable indication" that domestic producers of large diameter p...
  • Executive Moves: UPS and BDP International
    UPS has appointed Jim Barber to chief operating officer. He most recently served as president of UPS International since 2013, with respon...
  • Trump nominates Fuchs, Schultz to STB
    President Donald Trump has nominated Patrick J. Fuchs and Michelle A. Schultz to serve five-year terms as members on the U.S. Department of...
  • RoadOne acquires Jarvis Trans
    RoadOne IntermodaLogistics said it has acquired the New England regional intermodal transport services provider Jarvis Trans Inc. Financia...
  • Transpacific contract rate outlook appears foggy
    Beneficial cargo owners (BCOs) and other industry experts are divided over what direction contract freight rates in the transpacific trade ...
  • NEWS FLASH: FMC initiates detention, demurrage investigation
    The Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) on Monday voted to launch an investigation into the liner carrier industry's practice of assessing de...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MARCH 6, 2018
  • YPF inks MOU with Statoil as drilling picks up in Argentina shale
    Argentina's state-run energy company YPF and Norway's Statoil have signed a memorandum of understanding to look at opportunities in Argentina's oil and natural gas sector, a company source said Tuesday, as more companies bet on the country's shale for production growth.
  • Chevron raises Permian production outlook as it adds acreage
    US oil major Chevron raised its outlook for Permian Basin production and reserve growth through 2020 as it reduces costs, adds acreage holdings, and increases well efficiency, company executives said Tuesday on Chevron's 2018 analyst day webcast.
  • CERAWEEK: Russia not joining OPEC, but wants relationship maintained: minister
    Russia is not seeking to become a member of OPEC, but will continue working closely with the producing group
  • CERAWEEK Permian output may double within five years: Texas regulator
    Oil production in the Permian Basin could more than double within five years, Texas Railroad Commissioner Ryan Sitton said in an interview on the sidelines of CERAWeek by IHS Markit.
  • CERAWEEK: US regulators now a partner to oil and gas producers: Zinke
    US Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke told a major energy conference Tuesday that the Trump administration was actively working to boost oil and natural gas production by easing regulation and opening up more federal lands and waters to drilling.
  • Bunkering resumes at Gibraltar, Algeciras as bad weather eases
    Bunkering operations have resumed at the ports of Gibraltar and Algeciras in the west Mediterranean following their suspension due to poor weather, spokesmen for the port authorities confirmed Tuesday.
  • Winter weather delays discharging of LPG cargoes in Mohammedia, Morocco
    Bad weather in the West Mediterranean has delayed discharging of VLGCs carrying butane to Morocco, the largest consumer market for the product in the region, according to market sources.
  • Oil futures nearly flat ahead of weekly US inventory data
    Oil futures were little changed Tuesday, tracking fluctuations on the US stock markets between positive and negative territory as traders await further signs about the White House's direction on trade policy.
  • External: Marine Bunkering(Rotterdam)B.V.
  • FOB Singapore 10 ppm cash differential flips to negative territory on soft demand
    There is lacklustre demand for 10 ppm gasoil in the region, due to less demand or there being limited outlets, a trader said
  • Malaysia's MISC probed for alleged power abuse, bribery: report
    MISC said the company was extending its fullest support and co-operation to the MACC.
  • Dubai crude structure dips into contango in well-supplied spot market
    The spread between May cash Dubai and same-month Dubai swaps flipped into a contango of 5.5 cents/b Monday, Platts data showed.
  • Brent/Dubai calendar 2020 spread widens to record high as market prices in IMO regulation
    Demand for distillate-rich grades to make LSFO to meet the new specs set forth by the IMO is also expected to increase, sources said.
  • Tanker voyage marks start of 20 year Cheniere-Gail deal
    The LNG tanker was scheduled to set sail a ceremony Monday to mark the occasion at Sabine Pass.
  • FUTURES: Crude inches up on positive demand outlook
    In its latest report, IEA forecast that global oil demand will climb to 104.7 million b/d in 2023 from 97.8 million b/d in 2017
  • Iran wrestling to bolster oil market share
    Iran is offering a discount in freight rates to Indian refiners while in China it is selling crude in the local Yuan currency.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
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
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Arrival ports by:
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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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