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BRIEFS
August 8, 2018
Sched Netweb site
  • CMA CGM levies rate hikes on Asia-Med/African cargo from August 15
  • Europe's smaller ports provide less fuss and muss for harried shippers
  • Arbitration ruling upholds DP World contract, but Djibouti still defiant
  • Trade war will hurt S'pore, but ASEAN will uphold WTO rules: Balakrishnan
  • US Commerce Secretary likens China trade war to 'painful' start of dieting
  • US Secretary of State sees 'Belt and Road' creating 'strategic dependency'
  • S'pore-flagged 9,600-TEUer busted in Caribbean with tonne of cocaine
  • Black leaders hail Trump administration's fuel efficiency mandate's end
  • Denmark's DSV's profit up to US$228 million with all units doing well
  • Saudi's King Abdullah port sees box volumes skyrocket 51pc to 1.2m TEU
  • Intermodal fortunes rise, but shippers brace for higher rates to come
  • Amsterdam Schiphol posts gains in bellyholds, but slot restrictions hurt
  • Pilots protest study that sees co-pilot role assigned to drone control
  • Held up by customs, Afghan fruit exporters now resort to air corridor
  • Atlas Air Q2 volume revenue at record high, but fails to prevent a loss

Exim Indiaweb site
AUGUST 7, 2018
  • Liberia introduces QR codes & other electronic certificate security features
  • Logistics Plus India celebrates 5th anniversary
  • MOL to issue Japan's 1st green bonds aimed at individual investors
  • Rising to the digital challenge in shipping
  • APSEZ clocks highest quarterly throughput in Q1FY19
  • Colombo port cuts transhipment rates
  • DPT Chairman meets with port users & stakeholders
  • JNPT focusing on generating solar energy
  • Major Ports may acquire controlling stakes in Dredging Corporation: Minister
  • NTC Logistics India launches game-changing Tower Shift Adaptor

IHS Maritimeweb site
AUGUST 7, 2018
  • Delays, draught, and terminal woes hit box lines in Myanmar
  • German feeder shipowners merge chartering
  • Port of Rouen poised for cargo volume growth
  • Thoresen Thai Agencies buys into water contractor as it bids to diversify
  • DP World broadens shipping portfolio as it buys Unifeeder
  • MOL to issue USD90 million of green bonds
  • Newbuildings off the cards until cargo volumes pick up, says SM Line

The Loadstarweb site
AUGUST 7, 2018
  • DP World acquires shortsea specialist Unifeeder from private equity group
  • Djibouti rejects 'biased' London court ruling over Doraleh box terminal seizure
  • Clearance is key in international e-commerce race, says Panalpina
  • CrimsonLogic launches plug-and-play blockchain solution OTB
  • Maritime UK says Article 50 process should be extended
  • Agility reports 24% rise in first-half profits

Marine Logweb site
AUGUST 7, 2018
  • NTSB issues preliminary report on deadly duck boat sinking
  • Nordic Capital sells Unifeeder Group to DP World
  • Maersk lowers its expectations for 2018
  • V.Group launches Fleet Cell of the Future
  • Tanker owner opts for ABS Enterprise Asset Management program
  • Liberia adds more certificate security features to WayPoint web portal
  • ChartCo to launch new e-navigation and compliance platform

Lloyd's Listweb site
AUGUST 7, 2018
  • Iran 'blocking statute' will mean little for shipping, experts warn
    Tanker operators have window to continue lifting until November
  • Iran's oil exports fall as US sanctions kick in
    France, Italy and Greece cut buying despite Brussels seeking to use a blocking statute to mitigate the sanctions' impact. Meanwhile...
  • Capes keep momentum on Brazilian iron ore demand
    Higher steel prices encourage the use of better quality iron ore sourced from Brazil, adding to tonne miles
  • Expansion starts when merger completes
    What we know now is that ship prices are low and owners' egos are high, let alone the national interests...
  • Maersk revises down earnings outlook
    High bunker costs and low freight rates hit ebitda forecast
  • MISC's first-half profits sharply down with weak offshore and tanker earnings
    Malaysian owner encounters 'volatile and challenging' market conditions but will continue business development, says chief executive Yee Yang Chien
  • Commerzbank shipping book shrinks to €1bn
    Introduction of IFRS 9 rules revalue remaining loans at fair market rates
  • Vitol in 11-tanker sale and leaseback deal with ICBC
    Vitol thought to be taking over vessels' commercial management
  • ICTSI income falls 3% in first half of 2018
    ICTSI handled 4.7m teu in the first half of 2018, an increase of 4% compared with last year
  • DP World ties up the links with Unifeeder acquisition
    DP World's move into feederships has a compelling logic
  • Navigator posts loss as poor charter rates take their toll
    Commercial operations at Navigator's ethylene terminal are expected to begin in the fourth quarter of 2019
  • World boxship fleet update: Summer lull
    Containership fleet treads water but newbuilding backlog threatens to bring imbalance back to the market
  • The future of ship management
    Ship managers big and small will seek to use digitalisation as a tool to reduce operating cost, but issues of...
  • Daily Briefing
    Dirty bunker blends bother fragile supply chain | Riyadh riled over Red Sea risk | US China trade war threatens...
  • DP World buys Unifeeder to support 'trade enabler' role
    Deal pending regulatory approval is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2018
  • MOL looks to raise $90m from green bonds
    The unsecured five-year corporate bonds are planned to be issued between August and September

The Journal of Commerceweb site
AUGUST 7, 2018
  • Uber upgrades freight business, plans major investment
  • Mexico's shipping industry taps tech to mitigate rising cargo theft
  • Maersk's profit downgrade darkens container outlook further
  • So far, transshipment reform not boosting most Indian ports
  • Complementing inland reach, Unifeeder deal gives DP World ocean control

TradeWindsweb site
AUGUST 7, 2018
  • Eagle flies to first profit on bulker rebound
    Positives outweigh slight earnings miss and lower bookings so far into third quarter.
  • DHT reports expected quarterly loss on VLCC pain
    New York-listed owner highlights improving market with majority of third quarter bookings at more robust rates.
  • Commerzbank runoff finds new shipping low
    March out of maritime sector has made for much improved results at German lender.
  • Mercator remains deep in the red
    Indian conglomerate records a $6.8m net deficit in the second quarter of 2018.
  • Expectations too great around WWL, says Danske Bank
    Analyst warns of earnings under-shooting into 2019 given high consensus figures.
  • Fincantieri to invest in naval logistic support
    Italian shipyard partners with Mer Mec to acquire Vitrociset, an Italian provider of logistics support to the defence, security, space and transportation markets.
  • Oslo's M&M Bank poised for IPO next year
    Norwegian shipping financier Maritime & Merchant Bank (M&M Bank) is planning an initial public offering next year. The Oslo bank conducted a $31m share issue in May, which ensures equity of more than $80m. This secures reasonable growth well into 2019, "but in order to grow further, we need additional capital combined with a stock listing", chief executive Halvor Sveen told Norwegian daily Fin
  • Genco Shipping parts with third oldie as renewal continues
    Sale of veteran bulker comes during a summer of heavy investment in newer tonnage.
  • Latsco inks larger tanker loan with ING
    Facility extended to $220m and now covers a series of nine product tankers.
  • Dof Subsea fixes OSV duo for IMR work
    Norwegian owner secures several contracts in Asian Pacific region.
  • AP Moller-Maersk sounds profit alarm
    Profit warning comes just a few months after sluggish first quarter performance.
  • MSC Cruises expansion backed by three lenders
    BNP Paribas, Unicredit and Cassa Depositi e Prestiti will provide EUR 1.5bn in financing for two Seaside EVO class passengerships.
  • Navig8 reveals new platform for scrubber-fitted tankers
    Details come to light as first of eight LR2s is delivered from Chinese shipyard.
  • Bonheur mulls role in Fred Olsen Energy refinancing effort
    Owner of Fred Olsen Cruise Line may step in with some additional capital.
  • Arctic Securities raises capesize forecasts amid 'hot' sentiment
    Change comes alongside one potential "blue sky" scenario for stronger finish to the year.
  • Latest trade war twist a 'serious hit' for tankers
    Allied research chief says new developments negative for fourth quarter but recovery story not killed off.
  • Hunter heads the shipping stock pack in year to date
    VLCC newcomer is top of the stocks amid suggestions from Clarksons Platou Securities market has bottomed.
  • DP World snaps up Unifeeder from Nordic Capital in $695m deal
    Chief executive Jesper Kristensen says Unifeeder is changing horses with more strategic owner.
  • MOL latest to tap "green bonds" for green projects
    Proceeds of fundraiser to go towards BWTS, scrubbers and LNG fuel bunkering, says owner.
  • Poor LNG performance drags down MISC
    Malaysian shipowner sees second quarter net profit slide 45% as tanker arm remains steady.
  • Greece's Meadway Shipping sues over bad bunkers
    UPDATE: IBA looks to 'sort out this mess' with Meadway, according to a company spokesman.
  • Saudi Arabia resumes Red Sea crude exports
    Move comes more than two weeks after two Bahri-owned VLCCs were targetted with missiles.
  • Navigator swings into the red in second quarter
    Shipowner books net loss despite strong fleet utilization, hit by low rates and higher bunker prices.
  • Sewol inquiry fails to identify reason for tragedy
    Year-long investigation into one of South Korea's worst maritime disasters fails to answer many questions.

American Shipperweb site
AUGUST 7, 2018
  • Second round of China tariffs to hit August 23
    The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative finalized a second tranche of 25 percent tariffs to be imposed on China following Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974, deleting intermodal shipping containers and four other tariff lines from an initial list of 284 tariff subheadings spanning $16 billion in 2017 import value.
  • Port of Virginia July container volume up 8 percent
    The Port of Virginia says it processed a record 252,679 TEUs of containerized cargo in July, 8 percent more than in July 2017.
  • BluJay acquires Grosvenor International Systems
    Supply chain software and solutions provider BluJay Solutions announced Tuesday it had reached an agreement to purchase Grosvenor International Systems, a provider of customs and compliance solutions to the U.K. and European markets.
  • Secretary of State assigns global terrorist designation
    Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has filed a notice that Abdul Rehman al-Dakhil has been designated a global terrorist.
  • MOL issuing 'green bonds'
    MOL said it will issue bonds with proceeds earmarked for a variety of environmental projects.
  • NAFTA trade growth streak continues
    The total value of cross-border trade between the United States and its partners in the North American Free Trade Agreement - Canada and Mexico - climbed another 9.2 percent to $102.5 billion in May compared with the same month a year ago, according to the latest data from the U.S. Department of Transportation's Bureau of Transportation Statistics.
  • Trade case plaintiffs mark drawback provisions
    The eight plaintiffs in the case Tabacos de Wilson v. United States in a filing with the Court of International Trade on Friday specified which parts of U.S. Customs and Border Protection's proposed rule for modernized drawback it would like to see released as an interim final rule, namely, provisions that would allow for calculation of drawback.
  • A.P. Møller - Maersk slashes earnings forecast
    A.P. Møller - Maersk A/S has become the latest shipping company to lower its full-year financial expectations as carriers have been encountering headwinds from higher bunker prices and volatile spot rates.
  • Parcel costs weigh on DP DHL
    Deutsche Post DHL Group saw its consolidated net profit for the second quarter of 2018 fall 14.3 percent year-over-year to 516 million euros (U.S. $598.1 million), according to the company's latest financial statements.

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
AUGUST 7, 2018
  • Crude settles higher as Iran sanctions kick back in
    Crude futures settled higher Tuesday on the return of US sanctions on Iran.
  • Return of US sanctions on Iran boost crude futures
    Crude futures settled higher Tuesday on the return of US sanctions on Iran.
  • External: Marine Bunkering(Rotterdam)B.V.
  • Malaysia's MISC sees sharp fall in H1 profits on LNG, petroleum segments
    MISC remains positive about future prospects on crude oil price recovery and increased chartering activity
  • Japan's bunker fuel market braces for delays, congestion as Typhoon Shanshan approaches
    "Tokyo Bay and Kashima ports will be closed from Wednesday," a trader said.
  • TRADER NOTE: Sea Oil Petroleum hires Neil Lamerton for Europe expansion
    Lamerton's company Oceanic Energy will henceforth be trading and broking under the name of Sea Oil.
  • Rosneft's output returns to pre-cut levels
    Rosneft has been rapidly increasing production following the meeting between OPEC countries and non-member producers in Vienna in late June
  • Hong Kong's Orient Overseas posts net loss for H1 on rising bunker costs
    The average price of bunker fuel recorded by OOCL in H1 was $383/mt, a rise of more than 25% year on year
  • India's love affair with US crude intensifies amid Iran puzzle
    Issues with financing or insurance coverage will prevent some Indian refiners from buying Iranian crude, Yang from Platts Analytics said.
  • US, Europe still at loggerheads over Iran sanctions
    Sanctions could remove up to 1 million b/d in global oil supply.
  • Net speculative length in ICE LSGO rises further on higher open interest
    Speculative investors have returned to the oil markets in expectation of continued volatility in crude markets.

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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
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
PORTS
In the April-June quarter, the port of Venice handled 6.3 million tons of goods (-1.2%)
Venice
Cruise passengers down by -15.3%
PORTS
In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna recorded a sharp increase of +10.9%
Ravenna
In the first six months of 2026 the increase was +5.9%
LOGISTICS
DP World acquires six GXO logistics sites in the UK
Dubai
186,000 square meters and 2,000 employees change hands: this is the transfer imposed by the British Antitrust for the acquisition of Wincanton
LOGISTICS
DHL soars in the second quarter, but not everywhere
Bonn
Revenue and EBIT in double digits. Express performed well, while Supply Chain and Post & Parcel Germany fared less well.
SHIPPING
Global Ship Lease reports record quarterly and half-year revenues
Athens
Rising costs impact profits
PORTS
DP World to build temperature-controlled logistics hub in the port of Antwerp
Dubai/Kallo
SHIPPING
GNV will activate a third maritime service to Algeria on Saturday
Genoa
The Civitavecchia-Annaba line will complement the existing routes from Sète to Algiers and Bejaia.
SHIPPING
Danaos Corporation reports quarterly revenue growth of 4.7%.
Athens
The containership segment remains stable. Bulk carriers continue to contribute.
ACCIDENTS
A bulk carrier hit by a shell in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton/London
One crew member is reportedly missing.
PORTS
This year, 800,000 cruise passengers are expected in Messina.
Messina
Passengers make a direct expenditure of almost 16 million euros in the city
PORTS
Container traffic at the Port of New York grew by 1.6% in the second quarter
New York
In the first six months of 2026, 4.43 million TEUs were handled (+0.2%)
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
HZ Cargo and Railtrans form joint venture for intermodal transport
Zagreb
The aim is to activate a traffic of over 500 thousand tons between the ports of Croatia and the markets of Central Europe.
PORTS
ICTSI posts record net income of $363 million (+24.2%) in the second quarter
Manila
ACCIDENTS
Another GasLog vessel hit while leaving the Persian Gulf
Piraeus/Southampton
Damage to the engine room
SHIPPING
Finnlines reports record quarterly revenues
Helsinki
In the April-June period, net profit was 42.9 million euros (+64.7%)
COMPANIES
Spinelli Group approves 2025 sustainability report
Genoa
Production value grew by 5%. New hires increased by 48%.
PORTS
Fabrizio Marilli will be the new secretary general of the Central Adriatic Sea Port Authority.
Ancona
The Management Committee has approved the institution's budget adjustment
PORTS
The Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority has adopted the 2026-2028 Port Plan.
Genoa
Projections for 2028 indicate an increase of approximately 150 employees in the ports of the system
PORTS
The Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Sea Port Authority has approved the budget adjustment change.
Gioia Tauro
It records higher revenues and higher expenses of 1.69 million euros
EDUCATION
One and a half million euros for training in Tuscan ports
Livorno
The Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority has presented its 2026-2028 training plan.
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
Terminali Italia will manage the Orte intermodal terminal starting next year.
Rome
It has approximately 96,000 square meters of yards and three tracks
TRANSPORTATION
Italy and Tunisia sign a collaboration agreement in the transport and logistics sector
Rome
ACCIDENTS
Another Saudi-owned Bahri ship attacked by Houthis in the Red Sea
Southampton/Sana'a/Riyadh
Yemeni militants' spokesman claimed responsibility for the attack on the chemical tanker "NCC Ghazal"
INFRASTRUCTURE
The final breakthrough of the two main tunnels of the Brenner Base Tunnel was achieved today.
Bolzano
The two construction sites are connected approximately 1,400 meters below the Brenner Pass
LOGISTICS
UPS revenues increased 7.6% in the second quarter
Atlanta
Net profit amounted to $604 million (-52.9%)
LOGISTICS
In 2025, the revenues of the Italian logistics company Nord Ovest grew by +13.6%
Wedge
Net profit down 8.3%
PORTS
Quarterly freight traffic increased at the ports of Algeciras and Barcelona. Valencia saw a decline.
Algeciras/Barcelona/
Valencia
Increase in containers at the Catalan port
COMPANIES
Fincantieri signs agreement with NextGeo's reinvesting partners
Trieste
The operation is part of the development strategy in the diving segment
PORTS
The update to the DPSS of the ports of Sardinia has been adopted.
Cagliari
Resolution of the Management Committee of the Port System Authority
PORTS
ICTSI acquires the ATU12 and ATU18 bulk terminals at the Brazilian port of Aratu.
Sao Paulo/Manila
They will be sold by SIMPAR for approximately 355 million dollars
INDUSTRY
Konecranes reports decline in quarterly financial performance as orders increase
Helsinki
The value of orders relating to port equipment grew by +17%
PORTS
Fourteen regions are in favor and five are against the bill on port governance reform.
Rome
Rixi: Let's now continue the institutional process with the aim of achieving a balanced reform.
LOGISTICS
Kuehne+Nagel's net sales increased by 8% in the second quarter.
Schindellegi
Performance improved markedly in the air freight segment
ASSOCIATIONS
Assagenti's management team has been renewed.
Genoa
The composition of the executive committee and the chairmen of the commissions
PORTS
DP World signs preliminary agreement to build two terminals at Fujairah Port
Dubai
FREIGHT TERMINALS
VIO - Vado Ligure Interport Board of Directors Renewed
Genoa
Pierangelo Olivieri has been appointed president
INDUSTRY
Kalmar's turnover increased by 14% in the second quarter
Helsinki
New orders value stable
OFFSHORE
Saipem wins new offshore drilling contract off Ivory Coast
Milan
It was awarded by Eni Côte d'Ivoire
LOGISTICS
DSV's quarterly performance continues to grow, boosted by the Schenker acquisition.
Hedehusene
Net profit of DKK 2.6 billion (+11.5%) was recorded in the April-June period of 2026.
ASSOCIATIONS
Falteri (Federlogistica) has been co-opted into the Board of the European Logistics Association
Genoa
International collaboration protocol on integrated logistics with ACLI Terra
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
MEETINGS
The conference "EU-Mercosur Agreement: The Role of the Maritime Economy" will be held in Genoa on July 1st.
Genoa
It is organized by the Casa America ETS Foundation and the Western Liguria Port Authority
MEETINGS
The Federagenti assembly will be held in Civitavecchia on July 3rd.
Rome
Pessina: We will not discuss regulations, community relations, or the pursuit of theories and bureaucracy, but rather the challenges of Italian port infrastructure.
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Empire buys back: After Tata, Adani can rewrite India's colonial past
(The Economic Times)
Govt does not interfere in port management appointments - Loke
(Bernama)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
ASSITERMINAL
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
SHIPPING
GCC urges international community to protect maritime transport against Houthi threats
Riyadh
Reaction to the announcement of a maritime embargo against Saudi Arabia
EDUCATION
Fincantieri signs agreement in Qatar for operational management of the Training and Simulation Centre.
Trieste
The center is intended for the training of naval personnel of the Qatari Navy.
NEWS
Over 770 kilos of cocaine seized at the port of Vado Ligure
Savona
Once released on the market, the drug would have ensured criminal organizations profits of 250 million euros.
INDUSTRY
Wärtsilä records sharp increase in new order value in second quarter
Helsinki
Net turnover decreased by -2%
SHIPPING
Yang Ming orders Hanwha Ocean to build six 13,000 TEU dual-fuel containerships
Keelung
Contract valued at over $1.2 billion
ACCIDENTS
The toll of attacks on ships in the Black Sea worsens
Odessa
Ten dead on board a ship leaving the port of Odessa
ACCIDENTS
Today a new attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
The product tanker Kavomaleas of the Greek company Dynacom Tankers Management caught fire
SHIPPING
Confitarma disappointed by the Commission's proposal to revise the EU ETS
Rome
Zanetti: The notable absentee is the competitiveness of the Italian and European shipping industry.
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
ALIS: Commission's proposals on the EU ETS are positive, but serious issues remain.
Rome
PORTS
MIT adopts cold ironing guidelines
Rome
The aim is to ensure clear, uniform and transparent criteria for all Port System Authorities.
CRUISES
In the first half of the year, cruise traffic at GPH port terminals grew by +10.1%
Istanbul
In the second quarter alone the increase was +2.8%
PORTS
Western Liguria Port Authority approves 2026 budget update
Genoa
PORTS
Assiterminal clarifies its doubts about the responsibilities assigned to Porti d'Italia Spa.
Genoa
INDUSTRY
ABB buys British Rotork
Zurich/London
The Bath-based company specializes in flow control and industrial automation.
PORTS
Central Adriatic Port Authority refinances €100 million from the Infrastructure Decree
Ancona
The funds concern seven strategic interventions of the port system
PORTS
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles increased by 3.4% in the first half of 2026.
Los Angeles
In the second quarter, growth was +11.5%
SEAFARERS
IMO and ITF call for an end to attacks on seafarers and transport workers
London
Resurgence of incidents in the Black Sea, Sea of Azov and the Strait of Hormuz region
PORTS
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong grew by 0.2% in the second quarter of 2026.
Hong Kong
An increase of +6.5% was recorded in June
PORTS
Uiltrasporti is strongly opposed to the establishment of Porti d'Italia Spa
Rome
Verzari and Gulli: the AdSPs must be coordinated by a public body that can protect port workers
PORTS
CMPort sets new monthly, quarterly and half-yearly container traffic records
Hong Kong
In the first half of 2026, 78.3 million were moved (+4.6%)
PORTS
In the first half of this year, the port of Singapore handled 22.7 million containers (+4.7%)
Singapore
Historic record for half-year bunker sales
PORTS
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach increased by 10.3% in the second quarter.
Long Beach
Growth of +1.7% was recorded in the first half of 2026
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
The new board of directors of Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane has been appointed.
Rome
Tommaso Tanzilli confirmed as president. Gianpiero Strisciuglio is the new CEO.
PORTS
Port of Gioia Tauro: tender launched for completion of dredging activities
Gioia Tauro
The expected duration of the contract is 60 days
PORTS
In the first half of 2026, cargo traffic in Turkish ports was 279.1 million tonnes (+1.5%)
Ankara
Cargoes with Italy alone amounted to 23.4 million tons (-2.5%)
SHIPYARDS
The first steel cutting of the Carnival Destiny cruise ship.
Monfalcone
Fincantieri and Carnival celebrate the thirtieth anniversary of their collaboration
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