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June 8, 2018
Sched Netweb site
  • Alibaba's logistics arm Cainiao in jv to build US$1.5b logistics centre in HK
  • China offers to buy US$70b of US goods if White House halts tariffs
  • ILA, USMX reach tentative 6-year contract agreement
  • Kerry Logistics buys majority stake in Italian logistics company
  • Q1 Asia-M East box volumes soar but overcapacity blights rate recovery
  • CMA CGM creates special logo to mark its 40th anniversary
  • Harbour cranes sail from Antwerp to Abidjan with SAL
  • Terrorist drones pose threat to commercial shipping
  • American Airlines to start first US Cuba belly cargo service
  • Air France-KLM to use CSafe Global's e-container for pharma shipments
  • West Atlantic returns to profit in Q1 despite losing mail routes

Exim Indiaweb site
JUNE 7, 2018
  • IMO focusing on better facilitating electronic business, single window system in maritime transport & improved port efficiency
  • Need for autonomous ships to comply with COLREGs stressed
  • Shipping of dry bulk projected to take a turn for the better
  • FIEO leading pan-India delegation of exhibitors to major trade fair in China
  • Dangerous cargo restrictions in Saint Petersburg & Ust-Luga due to FIFA World Cup 2018
  • IATA, Deloitte develop Airport Ownership & Regulation guidance recognising the strategic national importance of airports
  • Economy seen on continuous upward trajectory
  • Delegates showing increasing enthusiasm to be a part of South East CEO Conclave & Awards 2018 in Chennai on June 29
  • EXIM Club organises seminar to discuss anti-dumping remedial measures

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Starting 2018 with verve
  • Germany: BGL publishes alternative route map for HGVs
  • Aussies remember Smithy
  • Green laurels for POLB
  • More capacity for European and US LTL networks
  • From Malaysia to Ethiopia
  • Emirates starts Stansted service
  • Middle East's Translux awards global LNG contract
  • DHL building innovation centre in Chicago
  • Locomotives delivered to Canadian railways
  • Another peak for Panama Canal
  • Communications at Cargotec in new hands
  • Air Canada: time for new routes to Europe
  • Swiss Worldcargo's pharma leadership recognized
  • Blocktrains take to the rails in India
  • More traffic for Marseille Fos
  • Kerry Logistics moving into new markets
  • New key account manager for Atlantic Logistics
  • The new choice: France, a partner for your trade...

IHS Maritimeweb site
JUNE 7, 2018
  • Posidonia 2018: Scrubber installations booming, says DNV GL
  • Acquisitions continue to complement Wrist's organic growth strategy
  • ONE becomes latest liner operator to impose bunker surcharge
  • Fairplay's tonnage titans
  • Grimaldi orders six more large ro-ros from Jinling
  • Ulsan port seeks LNG-fuelled tugs
  • ClassNK data-sharing platform attracts 46 companies
  • Seoul clarifies HMM's 'need' for USD750 million

The Loadstarweb site
JUNE 7, 2018
  • US east coast dockworkers finally settle bitter dispute over new employment contract
  • DHL eyes first services to the US from Leipzig with its European airline, EAT
  • Box terminals fare better financially than their carrier customers, but can it last?
  • Kuehne + Nagel goes the final mile with Zebraxx partnership deal
  • Comment: How to make sense of the digitalisation of the ports industry
  • Saar Dotan leads new management appointments at Zim
  • Vicky Brock joins returns specialist ReBound's senior leadership team

Marine Logweb site
JUNE 7, 2018
  • DNV GL to release its first cyber security class notations
  • C-Innovation appoints Shaun Lazenby as commercial manager
  • Portsmouth Naval Shipyard projects clear key Senate hurdle
  • New COTP NY and NJ to keynote Maritime Cyber Security event
  • Ship managers Bernhard Schulte and Columbia pool their buying power
  • Damen Jiangyin components facilty receives ISO certificates
  • BAE Norfolk Cole modernization contract worth potential $96.7 million
  • Bollinger Shipyards receives SCA Award for Excellence in Safety
  • Inmarsat research shows owners warming to IoT based solutions
  • AWO approves Decatur Marine as TPO for Responsible Carrier Program

Lloyd's Listweb site
JUNE 7, 2018
  • London Club sees combined ratio hit 119%
    Big rise in net incurred claims to blame, says Gooch
  • Greek owners pushing envelope on cyber security
    DNV GL reveals that a lot of its cyber security research resulted from requests by Greek owners
  • ONE joins the many with bunker surcharge
    Carrier to join rivals in adding charges, to be rolled out between July 1-15
  • Bulkers and containerships dominate scrubber uptake
    DNV GL expert warns of significant waiting time for scrubber installations
  • Marshall Islands submits safety views on 2020 fuel switch
    Liberia, Intercargo and other shipping entities co-sponsor flag's paper
  • American Hellenic says April was its best underwriting month so far
    Company's insured fleet rose by 43% in the 12 months to end-April, reaching a total of 2,200 vessels
  • DFDS completes $1.1bn UN Ro-Ro acquisition
    Danish group finalises deal announced in April
  • MSC backs scrubber technology as sulphur compliance divides shipping
    The world's top three container lines are pursuing different strategies as the shipping industry decides how best to reduce sulphur...
  • MSC's Diego Aponte warns of price dumping risks as container shipping recovery fizzles out
    State-supported container lines may distort the market through unfair pricing practices, says MSC as it draws attention to the ambitious...
  • IMO's 2020 rules favour crude and product tankers, says Wells Fargo
    Dry bulker and containership operators may lose out as they cannot fully pass on extra fuel costs to their customers
  • Expect regional fuel crunch and spiking prices, warns bunker analyst
    We're 18 months away from the 2020 sulphur cap and there is still a lot of uncertainty in the market...
  • Lack of political leadership on Brexit alarms UK shipping
    Critical comments from Chamber of Shipping come after earlier blast from Freight Transport Association
  • Japan puts WTO action over South Korea 'yard doping' on hold
    Scaled-back diplomatic strategy towards South Korea comes as Japan tries to charm China into joining the negotiating table at the...
  • From the box to the bottle: The logistics of wine
    Containerised wine exports are growing but service issues are giving wine makers a hangover
  • BSM and Columbia form joint procurement company
    Two shipmanagers combine forces for greater leverage over ship suppliers
  • Scrubber window of opportunity closing as fuel price spread widens
    The total fuel bill for the industry may double from $70bn in 2016 to well over $140bn in 2020
  • US Gulf and east coast labour contract deal reached
    News of a new master contract assuages fears by port stakeholders of a repeat of the west coast labour dispute...
  • Daily Briefing
    EU looks to Greek owners to push climate change agenda | Time for Posidonia to speak truth to power |...
  • Ioannis Martinos plans aframax pool as Signal eyes new pool concept
    Revolutionary Signal Ocean commercial management platform will expand to cover dry bulk as well as tanker market
  • The Lloyd's List Podcast: Live from Posidonia, Day 4
    On today's podcast we are joined by some of the industry's leading analysts from BIMCO, NS Lemos and DVB Bank.
  • Waigaoqiao Shipbuilding sells Shenghui Equipment
    Sale will bring about Yuan20.8m net gains to SWS's parent CSSC Holdings facing delisting risks
  • Globus Maritime trims losses and eyes reverse split
    Greek owner has improved its bottom line with $1.5m net losses seen in the first quarter and remains optimistic about...
  • Ezion liftboat capsizes in South China Sea
    A towing tug was at the incident site to ensure safety of navigation and look out for any potential pollution

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JUNE 7, 2018
  • Chicago - not just a hub, a high-tech logistics magnet
  • LA port set to invest $1.3 billion over next year
  • US imports forecast to hit record summer levels
  • South Carolina to fill federal gap in Charleston port deepening dollars
  • RoadOne acquisition signifies growing US drayage consolidation
  • MSC joins free container weight database
  • Tech, infrastructure drive productivity gains at DP World Mundra
  • FMC rule allows NVOCCs to respond faster to BCO needs

TradeWindsweb site
JUNE 7, 2018
  • Eletson refinancing closer with new notes
    Diversified energy shipping group has nearly all bondholders agreeing on exchange offer.
  • Avin said to buy another Toisa tanker
    Latest deal comes amid string of Greek purchases of bankrupt Toisa's fleet.
  • ONE asking shippers for bunker surcharge
    Major trans-Pacific liner operator asks additional fee to cover fuel costs, which have risen 25% this year.
  • NAT tipped for more demo sales
  • Bergesen rules out return to shipping as profit triples
  • Panayotides says banks are happy to lend to prudent owners
    Pavimar Shipping boss remains upbeat about the availability of finance
  • GoodBulk lenders play dual role as IPO underwriters
  • Staff cuts position Ince to stay independent or merge
    Law firm slims down to stay solo but links to suitors linger
  • Ulstein group logs $125m in combined losses
  • Seaways likely to take only four of six Euronav VLCCs
    Shortfall in bond raise looks to have doomed New York owner's hope of buying half-a-dozen tankers as executives work on a last-ditch solution
  • Expanding Hellenic snaps up two tankers from Toisa
    Greeks continue to dominate purchases from fleet of bankrupt shipowner
  • Another feeder boxship on way to CMA CGM
  • Gard pulls off major coup to tie up huge Maersk fleet
    One of the hull insurance's biggest upsets is confirmed as Danish shipping giant is won over by Norwegian insurer's 'better terms'
  • HMM opts for scrubbers on big boxship orders
  • The real victims of the US trade war will be much closer to home
    Donald Trump's tariff increases on Chinese imports could be self-defeating and the only sufferers in the whole mess will likely be Americans
  • Shipper protests reveal need for new way of carrying fuel costs
    Rising price of marine fuels has pushed container lines to bring back emergency bunker surcharges - which has reinvigorated some old arguments
  • Lines cut transatlantic services despite growing cargo volumes
    Ocean Alliance and HMM make retrenchments amid concern over low freight rates on eastbound trade
  • Third cargo lined up from Golar's Hilli Episeyo
  • Milaha and Neu fix VLGC trio for a year
  • First LNG carrier hooks up with Prelude FLNG facility
    Shell is expected to test storage tanks of world's largest LNG floater, but there is speculation ship's call could be just a berthing drill
  • Marinakis joins the Greek crush targeting LNG entry
    Latsis then speaks about growing his gas ambitions outside of the LPG sphere
  • Spanish ship agency to set up LNG brokerage arm
  • Botas takes number of Turkish FSRUs to three with order at Hyundai Heavy
  • Maran Gas inks another FSRU as it sets sights on first project
  • Maersk's 'offshore garbage men' grab decom bull by the horns
    Maersk Decom's business model is all about taking over as much risk as possible for offshore decommissioning
  • New age in emergency response arrives
    Modernisation and expansion of global maritime distress alert system is agreed but safety and compatibility issues still need to be overcome
  • Salvors return damaged Maersk Honam to owner
  • Liberia hits back after union's Twitter jibe
    Chief executive of leading flag says Nautilus official got it badly wrong over attempt to mock registry's anniversary celebrations
  • MOL looks to next generation of women seafarers
  • Pantheon hopes for trading sale of vintage VLCC
  • Chem-tankers face turmoil as importers look closer to home
    Trade war between the US and China looks likely to compound the overcapacity facing the sector from newbuildings delivering this year
  • Oceangold books two more MR newbuildings at STX
    Greek owner exercises options, but latest tanker duo will not be part of new joint venture fleet
  • Vinalines eyes more disposals after handymax sale
  • d'Amico handymax lures Samin back into market
  • Hsin Chien Marine to order newcastlemax in Japan
    Large bulker contracted against long-term charter employment to NS United as both outfits look to boost their fleets
  • Saddam's yacht set to be pilots' floatel
  • Top Ships shares spike on $96m suezmax deal
    Possible four-year deal for Hyundai pair sees owner's stock climb by two thirds.
  • USC: 50-ship deal will be worth $600m-plus
    Russian yard group continues talks over dry cargo vessels for domestic owner.
  • Vega crewman rescued after falling overboard
    USCG finds Filipino in the sea five miles from Port Everglades.
  • Car falls into hole caused by boxship smash
    Demolished Suez Canal road proves a problem for waterway authority's vehicle.
  • DNV GL sees dramatic pick-up of scrubbers
    Drybulk vessels currently the single biggest adopters of scrubber technologies
  • WoodMac discounts LNG oversupply concerns
    Consultants says LNG market is "rebalancing" and will absorb next wave of US production.
  • Pittas hopeful on consolidation chances
    One of two new public platforms expected to be involved in M&A before year end despite Poseidon talks cooling.
  • Dof Subsea sending OSV to Nigeria
    Norwegian owner wins FPSO hook-up work in the third quarter.
  • Tallinna Sadam raises $172m in IPO
    Estonian ferry and ports company completes over-subscribed offering.
  • Grimaldi Group inks another six ro-ros in China
    Italian owner reported to have declared options for another $400m of vessels at Jinling.
  • DFDS completes $1.1bn U.N. Ro-Ro takeover early
    Danish owner to start integration process immediately.
  • Schulte and Columbia team on ship supply
    A day after merger of Wrist and Klevenberg, GenPro formed to "guarantee" more than 800 owners lower procurement costs.
  • Peter Livanos: 'Opportunities anywhere you look'
    GasLog chairman tells TradeWinds openings in industry are not limited to the LNG market.
  • Reach Subsea secures three-month charter
    Norwegian operator signs longer deal for construction vessel.
  • SolstadFarstad wins 'significant' Maersk, BP deals
    Norwegian owner fixes seven PSVs; adds 2,500 days to its charter backlog.
  • Uljanik Plovidba returns to profit
    Croatian tanker and bulker owner boosted by higher revenue in first quarter.
  • Containerships grows Med, Baltic volumes
    Finnish owner's EBITDA rises as revenue increases in first quarter.
  • Ezion liftboat capsizes in South China Sea
    No casualties as vessel was unmanned, but potential pollution threat from 75-cbm of MGO onboard.

American Shipperweb site
JUNE 7, 2018
  • Connecticut Port Authority issues State Pier RFP
    The Connecticut Port Authority has released a request for proposals from parties interested in developing, financing and operating State Pi...
  • Kerry acquires majority stake in Italian logistics provider
    Kerry Logistics Network Ltd. has acquired a majority stake in logistics provider Saga Italia S.p.A. Kerry Logistics said the acquisition w...
  • Long Beach freeway connector closing
    The transition ramp that connects truckers and motorists traveling east from Terminal Island along Ocean Boulevard to the northbound 710 Fr...
  • KLLM increases pay for company drivers
    Jackson, Miss.-based KLLM Transport Services LLC has announced another pay increase for company truck drivers. This latest increase, with h...
  • Wilhelmsen, Airbus piloting shore-to-ship drones
    Wilhelmsen Ships Service and Airbus will pilot the delivery of spare parts, documents, water test kits and 3D-printed consumables via Airbu...
  • U.S. rail volumes climb nearly 5 percent
    Total combined U.S. freight railroad traffic in May increased 4.9 percent to 2.72 million carloads and intermodal units compared with the s...
  • 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...
  • Canada's trade deficit shrinks in April
    Canada's trade deficit drastically declined in April from a month prior, clocking in lower than analysts had expected as the nation's trade...
  • UPS Teamsters ready to strike as contract end looms
    Members of the Teamsters union employed by UPS and UPS Freight have authorized their respective negotiating committees to call a strike if ...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JUNE 7, 2018
  • Oil recovery pushes ICE August Brent above $77/b
    Oil futures rebounded Thursday as the combination of dollar weakness and equity strength helped prevent further declines.
  • Iraq to rebuild tanker fleet, eyes oil sales on delivered basis
    After decades without its own vessels, Iraq is looking to rebuild its tanker fleet under the Iraq Oil Tanker Company, paving the way for sales of crude on a delivered basis.
  • Singapore HSFO cracks ease following near seven-month high
    Singapore high sulfur fuel oil cracks eased back Thursday after hitting near six-month highs Wednesday due to softer crude prices and supply tightness in the physical market.
  • Med/North spread at 2-year high on tight availability
    The Med/North spread -- the differential between 3.5% FOB Mediterranean cargoes and 3.5% FOB Rotterdam barges -- Wednesday hit its highest level for June in over two years.
  • 3.5% HSFO Platts MOC barge traded volumes rise on closed arb east
    The volume traded in the Platts Market on Close assessment process for 3.5% fuel oil FOB Rotterdam barges this week increased as a closed arb east and a strong backwardation encouraged selling, sources said.
  • FUTURES: Oil up on geopolitical events
    Oil prices remain supported by robust global demand, tighter production and shrinking inventories, Phillip Futures analyst said.
  • REFINERY NEWS: Unions threaten fresh blockade of Lukoil's ISAB, Eni's Versalis
    The unions did not provide any timeframe on when the blockades might start.
  • SUBSCRIBER NOTE: Platts to launch Murban differential to Dubai
    Murban is one of the five grades deliverable into the Platts Dubai crude oil benchmark, alongside Oman, Upper Zakum and Al-Shaheen.

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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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