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BRIEFS
June 7, 2018
Sched Netweb site
  • PIL Lines boosts Asia-ECSA service from a fortnightly to weekly service
  • Sealand expanding its service between USWC and Latin America
  • Port of Rotterdam Authority urges more EU investment in infrastructure
  • OOCL strikes gold for its efforts in promoting a cleaner environment
  • Long Beach polled 'Best Green Seaport' in the world
  • UK role in EU transport 'will continue post Brexit'
  • Colombo's Q1 volumes rise 16.2pc, among the world's fastest growing
  • 4 multi-purpose vessels to move containers from Dhaka to Chittagong
  • Finnair links up with Cathay Dragon and extends its network in Asia
  • Hactl provides new Belgian carrier with cargo handling services in HK
  • Tianjin Cargo Airlines making headway towards launch

Exim Indiaweb site
JUNE 6, 2018
  • Classification seen as more relevant than ever
  • Damco launches digital freight forwarding platform Twill in India
  • HMM selects shipbuilders for eco-friendly mega containerships
  • Report aims at projecting the future for container transport
  • Scrapping of oil tankers seen increasing this year
  • US emerges India's top export destination
  • Chinese firm invests 85 million euros in Zeebrugge Inner Port
  • Construction of Subarnarekha port gets nod
  • Deendayal Port's proposed new fully mechanised facility to make fertiliser cargo handling more efficient
  • DP World Mundra records enhanced productivity with new equipment
  • INDIAN PORTS ASSOCIATION
  • Major Ports begin the fiscal on a positive note in cargo handling
  • Baba Kalyani heads group to study SEZ Policy
  • RBI increases key lending rate; retains GDP growth for 2018-19 at 7.4 pc

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Meyer deploys cleaner, quieter 7 l engine
  • Garbe building for Hermes
  • Industry veteran has 75 candles to blow out
  • Confitarma sets out its requirements
  • 4.2 million vehicles use Channel Tunnel
  • Widerøe goes live on new airfreight management software
  • MD commercial at Delta Cargo from within
  • CMA CGM and PSA combine investments
  • Debate on autonomous vessels continues
  • Train speed and safety rising in Poland
  • New logistics centre at Hong Kong airport
  • Antonov flies in critical automotive components
  • Ex-BP stalwart moves to LOC
  • 15 days by rail from Shijiazhuang to Minsk
  • M&M stakes out bigger claim in Sri Lanka
  • Cold storage facility for pharmaceuticals in Jeddah
  • The new choice: France, a partner for your trade...

IHS Maritimeweb site
JUNE 6, 2018
  • Fairplay's tonnage titans
  • Stena Line and Hitachi Europe in AI partnership
  • Posidonia 2018: US Coast Guard issues warning over BWM extensions
  • Posidonia 2018: Inmarsat to collaborate with Hellenic Space Agency
  • Underwriters told they need to combine modelling expertise
  • Marine insurers raise fears over threats to core global centres
  • Posidonia 2018: Low-sulphur fuels to bring fresh complexities
  • Marubeni books LR2 tanker pair at Onomichi
  • Posidonia 2018: Cracks appear in shipping industry's opposition to scrubbers
  • Scorpio Tankers in sale-and-leaseback deal for six MRs with China's CMB Financial Leasing
  • Posidonia 2018: Shipping heavyweights warn of LNG carriage risks
  • Wilhelmsen, Airbus test shore-to-ship drone delivery in Singapore
  • Keppel O&M builds LNG bunkering vessel for Singapore market
  • HMM and others to receive USD25 million for fleet renewal
  • Pan Ocean orders first container ship newbuildings in eight years

The Loadstarweb site
JUNE 6, 2018
  • Panamax daily hire rates hit $16,000 as open tonnage availability dries up
  • Whitehall is 'hanging the UK logistics industry out to dry' on the road to Brexit
  • Freight industry welcomes green light for Heathrow expansion, but the wait goes on
  • China still powers ahead as Asia-Pacific captures more contract logistics
  • Analysis: a long wait, but the next big deal for DSV is in the making
  • UPS workers eye strike action as July contract deadline looms
  • Online shopping boom keeps air freight profit hopes high

Marine Logweb site
JUNE 6, 2018
  • MARAD starts search for next Kings Point Superintendent
  • 210,000 dwt LNG dual fueled bulker design gets LR Approval in Principle
  • SeaRobotics delivers autonomous unmanned hydrographic vessels
  • KVH Industries announces new cybersecurity initiatives
  • USCG issues its seventh BWMS type approval
  • "Poor safety culture" cited in Baja Ferries' RO/RO fire
  • SunStone inks shipbuilding contract for third expedition cruise ship
  • Keppel O&M to build South East Asia's first LNG bunkering vessel

Lloyd's Listweb site
JUNE 6, 2018
  • Blockchain trumps Brexit for UK maritime service providers
    UK maritime service providers dismiss Brexit concerns and raise blockchain profile
  • Last word: A tale of sorrow and hope
    The Sailors' Society charity is marking its 200th anniversary with events through the year
  • K Line resists calls against senior managers
    Both the top managers are up for re-election on June 21
  • EU commissioner courts Greek owners to push climate change agenda
    Greek shipowners receive charm offensive from EU commissioner for transport Violeta Bulc as she pushes climate change agenda
  • Stellar merger target Phunware launches cryptocurrency
    Investors in maritime-focused Stellar Acquisition III could own up to about 24% of technology start-up Phunware
  • Container shipping: The shape of things to come
    A new report from TT Club and McKinsey warms up the crystal ball to peer into shipping in 2043
  • Wilhelmsen to collaborate with Airbus on drone delivery
    A pilot project will be started in Singapore in the third quarter to deliver things, such as spare parts and...
  • Maran orders second FSRU and another LNG carrier at DSME
    Optimistic Angelicoussis confirms more investment in LNG assets at favourite South Korean yard
  • Time for Posidonia to speak truth to power
    Europe Greece Posidonia
  • Panama Canal can accommodate fast-rising US LNG exports
    There is zero waiting time on the new locks, says the administrator for the Panama Canal Authority
  • Global box trade has solid start to quarter
    CTS data shows global box traffic of approximately 13.8m teu for April, a rise of nearly 6% on 2017
  • Oman Drydock sets sights on shipbuilding
    New chief executive places bet on developing panamax and post-panamax shipbuilding capability with $60m investment
  • Box shipping freight rates fall by half over 20 years
    Inflation-adjusted rates have come down by 50% as fuel costs rise to account for 15% of costs
  • The Lloyd's List Podcast: Live from Posidonia, Day 3
    On today's podcast we are joined by another special guest - Stephen Gordon, managing director of Clarksons Research Services
  • YM Efficiency allowed to berth at Sydney
    Local clean-up teams are closely monitoring areas that are easily accessible to the general public to remove debris or containers
  • Trump seems set to wreck the dry bulk recovery, but when you're a star, they let you do it
    Maritime association BIMCO openly voices fear of trade war
  • Keppel secures $40m LNG bunkering vessel order
    The vessel is scheduled for completion in the third quarter of 2020
  • Scorpio sells another six MR tankers to CMB Leasing
    Before CMB Leasing, New York-listed owner has already signed sale-and-leaseback deals with two other Chinese leasing houses for 11 product...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JUNE 6, 2018
  • ILA-USMX reach tentative six-year US East Coast, Gulf Coast agreement
  • US 3PLs expect e-commerce, compliance, trucking to drive strong 2018
  • NVOCCs signing contracts to lock up chassis capacity
  • Damco makes digitalization push in India via Twill
  • Forwarders offer new LCL service to meet rising demand

TradeWindsweb site
JUNE 6, 2018
  • Analysts see Opec talks as tanker catalyst
    Potential for more crude on the market would be welcome, but benefits differ among asset classes.
  • Probunkers eyes $343m LNG bunker fleet
    Start-up physical supplier sees wide-ranging market for LNG once the 2020 sulphur limits hit shipping.
  • Martinos goes digital with new platform, pool
    Greek owner launches aframax pool with 'virtual' platform initiative
  • Aegean jumps after fall on $200m scare
    Shares for US-listed bunker supplier gain 62% after plummeting 73% on news of possible multimillion-dollar write-off.
  • Posidonia aframax order for Tsakos Energy
    Despite propensity to caution against new ordering, major Greek group inks 115,000-dwt pair at Daehan.
  • Genco closes $460m credit facility
    Facility, which was 40% oversubscribed, will let the US-listed drybulker owner issue dividends, pursue growth opportunities.
  • Baja, Rina blasted over Caribbean Fantasy fire
    Operator had poor safety culture, while class society failed to meet responsibility.
  • Diana Shipping gets pay raise on capesize
    US-listed bulker owner gets slightly above market rate on second year-long hire to Koch Shipping in two weeks.
  • PDVSA threatens force majeure as tanker queue builds
    Venezuelan major wants cooperation on congestion through ship-to-ship transfer plan.
  • Debt deal cements tie-up between MSC and Messina
    Restructuring of more than $500m debt bonds Italian conro operator to Swiss liner giant
  • Sector's volatility and resilience on display at shipowners' forum
    Those hoping for some illumination on the famous cyclicality of the global shipping markets and the never-say-die attitude of the industry's key players were treated to a live example at the TradeWinds Shipowners Forum at Posidonia. Dry bulk's recovery story has put the market back in focus and John Michael Radziwill's GoodBulk is seeking to tap into the rising tide of rates and sentiment to lis
  • Wrist and Klevenberg to merge
    Ship suppliers backing consolidation in competitive sector.
  • SunStone signs contract for third China cruiseship
    Infinity-class series grows with another expedition newbuild at China Merchants.
  • Jurong Shipyard fined after fatal accident
    Singapore yard to pay $172,000 after worker crushed.
  • Bulker master confirmed dead after fall
    Blue Planet boss Marianthe Patrona pays tribute to senior captain.
  • Kidwell: shipbrokers are safe from platforms for now
    Human skills make shipbrokers secure against digital trading platforms in the near-term believes Braemar boss James Kidwell
  • More management changes at Zim
    Israeli container line promotes sales chief Saar Dotan to VP of shipping.
  • UK minister 'no show' hits Brexit calming bid
    Nusrat Ghani dashes back to London early as London shipping figures insist UK's departure from the EU will have little impact.
  • KNOP profit soars to record level
    Shuttle tanker partnership benefits from drop down of Anna Knutsen from KNOT.
  • Xeneta and DNB team on 'earnings crystal ball'
    Norwegian platform and investment bank cooperate on boxship rate data.
  • Damaged Yang Ming boxship docks in Sydney
    Inspections begin after YM Efficiency lost 83 containers in storm.
  • Lehmann back at Bodewes for cargoship
    German owner inks newbuilding at favourite Dutch shipyard.
  • Yasa Shipping linked to MR order at Mipo
    Turkish group said to have inked a quartet of tankers in Korea.
  • Lloyd Fonds boosts capital with share issue
    German finance house selling 10% of its equity in new fundraiser.
  • VIDEO: halves of Kea Trader forced further apart
    Storms cause list of 18 degrees as Shanghai Salvage moves in new heavy-lift ships for wreck removal.
  • Pan Ocean orders containership duo
    Part of the company's fleet expansion efforts, newbuildings will replaced chartered tonnage
  • MPA hopes PIER71 will drive digital innovation
    Initiative aims to encourage greater collaboration between industry and technology start-ups.
  • Phoenix Petroleum teams with CNOOC for LNG terminal
    Philippine fuel retailer says project would broaden its product portfolio, which already includes LPG.

American Shipperweb site
JUNE 6, 2018
  • NEWS FLASH: ILA, employers reach tentative contract agreement
    The International Longshoremen's Association and the employer group United States Maritime Alliance (USMX) have reached agreement on a tent...
  • Kuehne + Nagel enhancing last-mile visibility
    Kuehne + Nagel announced Wednesday that it had entered into a strategic partnership with Zebraxx to provide innovative last-mile shipment ...
  • CMA CGM taps Shone for onboard AI
    The CMA CGM Group has been working with maritime technology startup Shone since the beginning of 2018 to develop artificial intelligence sy...
  • CEVA teams with IMSW to expand U.S. FTZ offering
    CEVA Global Logistics LLC and IMS Worldwide Inc., a specialist in foreign trade zone management and operation, are teaming up to provide in...
  • Oakland signing new lease with biggest tenant
    The Port of Oakland's Board of Commissioners is scheduled to approve new leases for the two terminals operated by its biggest tenant, SSA T...
  • Australia investigating YM Efficiency incident
    The Australian Transport Safety Bureau has opened an investigation into an incident in which more than 80 containers fell overboard off a Y...
  • Alibaba leads group building Hong Kong logistics hub
    Alibaba Group's logistics arm, Cainiao Network, reportedly is leading a group that will invest $1.5 billion to build a logistics center at ...
  • Port Canaveral cruises ahead with upgrades
    Port Canaveral on Florida's east coast is carrying out multiple projects that will boost cargo and cruise operations. Projects currently i...
  • Heavy-duty truck orders at levels 'never seen before'
    Net orders for North American Class 8 trucks totaled 35,200 units in May, the third-highest level ever for the month, according to prelimin...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JUNE 6, 2018
  • Oil settles lower as US stocks rise across the board
    Oil futures fell Wednesday after US Energy Information Administration weekly data showed builds in crude, gasoline and distillate stocks.
  • Iraq tanker fleet ships first cargo in almost three decades
    Iraq state-owned tanker fleet has shipped its first crude oil cargo in almost three decades
  • North Korea seen willing to keep energy trading chances alive
    The US-North Korea summit seems very much likely to take place next week after Pyongyang responded to the initial US decision to cancel the meeting in a seemingly conciliatory manner, a strong signal that the hermit republic is willing to keep its chances of gaining freedom to trade in the international energy and commodities markets alive.
  • EU progresses plans to protect firms from US sanctions on Iran
    New rules designed to protect EU firms dealing with Iran from US sanctions related to Iran's nuclear activities have passed a key step, the European Commission said Wednesday.
  • Oil futures lower after EIA data shows US stocks rising
    US Energy Information Administration data released Wednesday showed builds last week in crude, gasoline and distillate stocks, putting further downward pressure on oil futures.
  • Panama's April marine diesel sales rise 16.91% on year
    Marine diesel fuel sales in Panama totaled 37,780 mt in April, up 16.91% from 32,316 mt in the year-ago month, data from the Panama Maritime Authority showed Wednesday.
  • EIA says March residual fuel oil exports to Panama tripled on year
    US residual fuel oil exports to Panama totaled 1,243,000 barrels in March, up from 405,000 barrels a year earlier, Energy Information Administration data showed Wednesday.
  • FUJAIRAH DATA: Oil product stocks rise 8.2% as light distillates rebound
  • US' Schall Law Firm starts claims investigation against Aegean Marine
    Schall's investigation comes after Aegean said it might need to write off about $200 million as bad debts.
  • UAE's Viking Marine Services bullish on bunker fuel testing, surveying sector
    "Surprisingly, our Singapore volume is growing. Ours is 90% a tanker market," Viking MD said.
  • FUTURES 2: Crude futures strengthen on falling inventory levels
    According to the American Petroleum Institute, US crude stocks were down 2.03 million barrels for the week ended June 1.
  • FueLNG orders first LNG bunkering vessel for Southeast Asia
    This vessel will "enable FueLNG to be the first in Singapore to provide ship-to-ship LNG bunkering services within the Singapore port," Ong said.
  • US crude exports could be a victim of brewing trade war with China
    China, the world's largest net importer has matched well with US crude exports due to current pricing.
  • FUTURES: Crude futures remain stable ahead of OPEC meet
    "Investors are bracing themselves for another large drawdown [in US crude stocks]," ANZ Research analysts said.
  • TANKERS: Scorpio to boost liquidity by $52 mil with six MR tanker sales/leasebacks
    Scorpio has the obligation to purchase each vessel at the expiration of each agreement with the Chinese company.

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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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