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BRIEFS
March 9, 2018
Sched Netweb site
  • Fire on ultra large Maersk boxship claims one life with four still missing
  • Dutch probe 5,568-TEUer's collision with 14,012-dwt car carrier
  • Analyst demystifies HMM's mysterious Asia-Europe panamax deployment
  • IRISL set to take delivery of its largest boxship from HHI
  • Ghana hub expansion in game of catch-up with rival Cameroon port
  • US Customs seizes US$233,209 in counterfeit watches from HK
  • Asia Pacific Maritime 2018 conference to be held in Singapore from March 14-16
  • South African trust busters say no to Safair-SA Airlink merger
  • Boeing expects more 777 Freighter orders as air cargo market surges
  • UPS president Jim Barber appointed as new COO

Exim Indiaweb site
MARCH 8, 2018
  • A. P. Møller-Mærsk completes sale of Maersk Oil to Total
  • JNPT organises international 'Train the Trainers' seminar at JNPT Antwerp Port Training Centre
  • Maersk Line wins Container Shipping Line of the Year: North India - America, Europe & Africa Trade Lanes award
  • MARPOL amendment on ship fuel oil reporting requirement enters into force
  • Update regarding fire onboard container vessel in Arabian Sea
  • Almost 100 pc land for dedicated freight corridors acquired
  • CONCOR's TNPM & PSA's CITPL seamlessly connect Ministry of Defence cargo by rail from Tondiarpet ICD to vessel
  • Truck rentals on trunk routes up in Jan. & Feb.
  • Cabinet approves the Commercial Courts, Commercial Division & Commercial Appellate Division of High Courts (Amendment) Bill, 2018
  • Indian economy to be world's fastest-growing in 2018 & 2019: IMF

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Across the Atlantic
  • In the fast lane?
  • US class I railroad invests in California
  • Hinterland collaboration receives political emphasis
  • Search for telesales talent
  • Independent freight forwarders turning digital
  • Timely information provided by new e-commerce tool
  • First Air's first ATR-42F, Hawaiian's three ATR-72s
  • Yilport strengthens ties within the EU
  • Logistics e-platform augments portfolio
  • TMC elects new general chairman
  • Wairoa-Napier line to reopen at year end
  • Nice airport notes double-digit increase in freight
  • Berlin Packaging acquires UK specialist
  • Antwerp and Douala ink five year collaboration pact
  • Success across all four divisions
  • Urumqi and Naples connected by rail
  • Next step for biggest-ever aircraft

IHS Maritimeweb site
MARCH 8, 2018
  • Maersk Honam crew suffering from toxic fumes, say firefighters
  • Shipping urged to modernise business models and create money 'beyond the vessel'
  • P&I club calls for greater vigilance over misdeclared containers
  • Frontline orders two Kamsarmaxes
  • China exports surge in February despite China-US trade tension
  • Singapore poised to reap full benefits of technology revolution
  • COSCO orders two car carriers at CSIC-affiliated Beihai Shipbuilding Industry
  • Maritime industry highlighted at China's top political gathering
  • IMO's carbon scheme cloaks higher costs, slower service, shippers say
  • Eddie Steamship reported to have bought its first new ship
  • Updated: Restructuring for STX O&S, receivership for Sungdong
  • Bahrain's ASRY resilient in increasingly crowded marketplace

The Loadstarweb site
MARCH 8, 2018
  • Container shipping rates could plunge after Asia-Latin America capacity hike
  • APL launches premium shipping service as air cargo capacity stays tight
  • Barge operators hit back: 'congestion in Benelux ports not our fault'
  • SEKO Logistics geared up and 'open for business' in Mexico
  • Tesla's electric Semi trucks make their first cargo deliveries
  • West Atlantic reduces its deficit on strong revenue growth

Marine Logweb site
MARCH 8, 2018
  • Hope fades for missing Maersk Honan crew members
  • Vice Adm. Karl L. Schultz nominated to be next USCG Commandant
  • Ingalls awarded a further $77.5 million for USS Fitzgerald work
  • MJP names Kelsey Nemeth as Marketing Manager
  • ABB to supply broad range of solutions for Lindblad expedition ship
  • VIDEO: Transas CEO Frank Coles rattles the cages
  • Singapore report: McCain made sudden turn before deadly collision
  • Midship Marine delivers two high-end cats to Cancun operator
  • Harvey Gulf files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy

Lloyd's Listweb site
MARCH 8, 2018
  • Maritime UK to open office in Liverpool
    MoU signed by Maritime UK chairman-elect Andrew Moffat, CBE, and Mersey Maritime Chairman John Hulmes, at the Mersey Maritime Industry...
  • Associated British Ports to name James Cooper's successor
    Appointment will come from outside the ABP business, despite at least two strong candidates from within its UK ports portfolio
  • DHL forwarding performance improved in 2017
    Margins in air and ocean freight under pressure in the first half, but division was able to pass on higher...
  • Container shipping faces further shake-ups over next four years
    Flurry of recent orders means supply-demand balance could wobble when new capacity comes online in 2020
  • Fire prevention in the dock after Maersk Honam inferno
    Industry is urged to make a collective effort to consider what steps could and should be taken to ensure the...
  • Torm plans more fleet expansion, betting on market recovery
    Update: Executive director Jacob Meldgaard satisfied with profitability in 2017
  • More carrier consolidation still to come
    While the top seven container lines are now stable, attention is turning to smaller players for consolidation
  • Box shipping down in the dumps over looming trade war
    Carriers concerned at the threat of a stand-off that could slow global trade growth
  • Compliance and costs matter the most when meeting new IMO rules, says Anglo American
    Shipping head Pete Lye expects efficient, eco-friendly vessels to continue demanding higher charter hires
  • US warship made 'sudden turn' before fatal collision with tanker
    The USS John S McCain entered the path of the Alnic MC last August, Singapore's Transport Safety Investigation Bureau said in an investigation...
  • Concern over NordLB mounts amid uncertainty over HSH shipping book
    Developments highlight continuing financial uncertainty facing German owners
  • Hopes fade for missing crew on burning Maersk vessel
    Update: Company says one crew member has died, four others remain missing, and two more are in a serious condition...
  • Trump poised to sign tariffs proclamation
    Ceremony at 1530 hrs US time could see president decree a 25% tariff on steel products and 10% on aluminium...
  • Torm returns to profitability in 2017: tanker results round-up
    Latest reporting: Torm, Navigator Holdings and Golar LNG
  • Freight forwarding trends likely to continue in 2018
    DHL expects air and ocean freight rates to rise in 2018 as the global economy picks up, while growth in...
  • Shipping group reorganises South Korea-Vietnam routes
    Members of Korea Shipping Partnership agree new route reshuffles
  • Spot exposure to capesizes fuels Seanergy and GoodBulk results
    Average time charter equivalent rates top $17,000 mark in fourth quarter
  • South Korean authorities to continue support for two key shipbuilders
    SSME will file for court receivership while STX O&S will come up with cost-cutting measures in April
  • Record high US oil product exports bode well for tankers
    Higher volumes coupled with rise in average sailing distance led to record total annual tonne miles demand, says BIMCO
  • Opinion: Cold comfort
    Moves to find a replacement for the sole surviving US Coast Guard heavy icebreaker have been made at a glacial...
  • Wall St Note | The share buyback debate
    Share buybacks could be a special tool to create shareholder value on a case-by-case basis

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MARCH 8, 2018
  • CSX suspends Chicago 59th Street Yard inbound traffic
  • CP expansion's goal is to grow international intermodal freight
  • Probe of insufficient Mexico rail competition dropped
  • US open-deck truckers want more info, quicker pay: survey
  • Green slow-steaming proposal would reduce ship capacity short term
  • US shippers face unprecedented truck, intermodal cost hikes

TradeWindsweb site
MARCH 8, 2018
  • Paddy Rodgers: 'Make Shipping Great Again'
    Euronav chief executive borrowed some props and slogans from Donald Trump.
  • Torm looks to US listing for next act in tanker consolidation story
    Jacob Meldgaard says low initial liquidity is no problem given bigger M&A picture.
  • HMM's Asia to North Europe panamax plan raises eyebrows
    South Korean carrier aims to use 10 sub-5,000-teu containerships on a trade where the average size has grown to 15,000 teu
  • A2B adds fifth ship as it eyes Brexit bounce
  • Crypto-aided box platform pledges $6bn in savings
    Blockshipping's shared blockchain initiative invites liner operators to share information on empty containers worldwide
  • Fincantieri looks to cut in on Daewoo Mangalia deal
  • Decision day looms - scrubbers, low sulphur bunkers or LNG fuel?
    Pressure on shipowners from major charterers starts to answer the question of who will pay for the added cost of 2020 fuel compliance
  • Owners urged to take strategic stance on cyber security issues
    Building an 'impregnable fortress' against cyber criminals is impossible but Lloyd's Register says an optimised defence is preferable and well within reach for shipowners
  • Executives threaten to walk out over sale of Sinochem Logistics
    The $2bn disposal of chemical carrier owner Sinochem International Logistics has been hit with opposition from banks as top-level executives threaten to quit
  • Pacific Basin to target the pick of secondhand ships
    Hong Kong-listed owner takes a no-newbuildings stance due to high prices
  • Tsirigakis-led fund targets wide swathe of equity investors
    Run by Greeks and regulated in Luxembourg, SevenSeas offers investors a fresh play on shipping markets
  • Color Group puts IPO on hold due to 'prevailing market conditions'
  • Market moves may be more predictable than you think
    Hong Kong-based analyst and new author Wang Jianjun believes a closer focus on net demand growth can make the shipping cycle easier to forecast
  • Number of Greek seafarers rises to highest this century
  • JX Ocean VLGC goes for a song
  • Shell readies designs for next ship haul
  • Fredriksen doubles up on Flex's LNG carrier orders
    Shipowners proving coy on newbuilding deals while they await refund guarantees and strive for that competitive edge
  • Bids go in for AGL's FSRU
  • Marubeni and JERA look to fast-track new Australian FSRU
    Host of enquiries made for country's second FSRU - and first for New South Wales - with an expected operation start date of 2020
  • Stig Remoy baulks at brokers over his 'pay as you go' deal
    Olympic Shipping chief admits his new two-year fixture is not initially worth 24 months of charter hire - but backs contract model
  • Palmer calls for patience to allow offshore recovery to take hold
    Return to health may be uneven but it is certainly taking shape now and may be quicker than many think, says Pareto's man in Asia
  • Pareto Asia boss to head up Wah Kwong in Hong Kong
  • Liquefaction fatalities top 100 in last decade
    Intercargo report highlights worrying statistics on bulker losses and flag states' performance in accident investigations
  • Dutch judges set to rule on contentious Seatrade scrap deal
    Reefer owner hits out at European waste export regulations as Seatrade executives face threat of jail for past demolition sales
  • Saga wins peace of mind from USCG praise, but no premium
    Owner enrols more ships in E-Zero initiative that acknowledges inspection record
  • Indian port vows to get rid of cruiseship wreck
  • Tsakos in talks with South Korean yards for tankers
    Greek owner aims to book newbuildings on the back of Chevron charters
  • Asian shipowners and oil refiners join forces on scrubbers
    Joint approach to meeting incoming sulphur rules could create a template for rest of the industry to follow
  • Owners move to add scrubbers to VLCC newbuilds pre-delivery
    Technology starts to become the norm for large tankers contracted this year
  • Glencore picks up tanker duo
  • In-house choice for new head of NITC greeted as positive
    Nasrollah Sardashti's appointment as the managing director of National Iranian Tanker Co is seen as a constructive move towards depoliticising Iran's shipping companies
  • Team Tankers says Laurin deal restores MR tanker presence
    Deal was some time in the making but Hans Feringa thinks the Danish owner has found the right partner for further growth
  • HHI hopes to clean up by making scrubbers
  • Polembros scraps last VLCC as Pakistan readies return

American Shipperweb site
MARCH 8, 2018
  • NEWS FLASH: U.S. tariffs on steel, aluminum to enter force in 15 days
    Global tariffs of 25 percent on steel and 10 percent on aluminum will take effect March 23, President Donald Trump announced late Thursday ...
  • Commentary: What blockchain is and isn't
    I'm the last one to dampen the spirits of those in the logistics and shipping industry eager to embrace new technology. And count me in the...
  • Metal tariffs could exclude NAFTA partners
    Pending broad tariffs on steel and aluminum expected to be rolled out in the next few days will include "potential carve-outs for Mexico an...
  • World Courier adds offices
    World Courier, a logistics specialist in the pharmaceutical industry, has expanded its global footprint by adding four overseas offices, wh...
  • New technology helps retailers with duties, visibility
    The world of e-commerce seems to move at almost an impossibly fast pace these days, like a movie sped up so that you can make out the movem...
  • One Maersk Honam crew member dies, four still missing
    One Maersk Honam crew member has passed away due to injuries sustained in connection with the fire that broke out on board the vessel, whil...
  • Deutsche Post drives up revenues in all divisions in 2017
    Deutsche Post DHL Group recorded a consolidated net profit after non-controlling interests of 2.7 billion euros (U.S. $3.3 billion) in 2017...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MARCH 8, 2018
  • Total closes Maersk deal to become second biggest North Sea producer
    Brings Total's projected output to 500,000 boe/d by 2020.
  • SOMO says Iraqi Feb oil output stable at 4.36 mil b/d
    Iraqi oil production stayed steady at 4.36 million b/d in February, as a fall in southern exports was mainly offset by a rise in flows from the semi-autonomous Kurdistan Region, the country's State Oil Marketing Organization said Thursday.
  • Trump administration to sell up to 7 million barrels of crude from SPR by early April
    The US Energy Department plans to sell up to 7 million barrels of crude from government stocks with deliveries planned for April and May, the agency announced Thursday.
  • Oil weakens as Trump prepares to finalize metal tariffs
    NYMEX April crude fell $1.03 Thursday to $60.12/b as President Donald Trump signaled his intent to follow through with a pledge to impose tariffs on US steel and aluminum imports.
  • East Med bunkers congested after bad weather
    Operations are coming under pressure in the Eastern Mediterranean as bad weather has diverted more ships from the Black Sea, sources said Thursday.
  • Tight bunker availability at Las Palmas port as fresh cargoes awaited: sources
    Availability of bunker fuel at the Spanish port of Las Palmas in the Canary Islands, off the coast of northwest Africa, remains constrained as fresh deliveries are awaited, according to sources.
  • Japan's Oshima Shipbuilding developing new fuel for IMO 2020 compliance
    This new fuel type -- Super Eco Fuel -- is produced by mixing light cycle oil, a secondary refinery product, with gas-to-liquids and water.
  • Bunker supplier Aegean reports 11.6% drop in Q4 2017 sales volume
    Sales volumes fell to 3.51 million mt in the three months to December 31 from 3.95 million mt a year ago.
  • ANALYSIS: Asia crude traders welcome Middle East OSP cuts amid weaker Dubai structure
    "They probably should have cut the OSPs more last month," a Singapore-based crude oil trader said.
  • TANKERS: WAF-China VLCC freight rate falls close to 15-year low
    "It is time for the scrapyards to work at full capacity, so let us see," a shipowner said.
  • FUTURES: Crude inches up after overnight slide
    Updates on the US tariff announcement will provide fresh cues to the market.

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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 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
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.
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