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BRIEFS
September 10, 2018
Sched Netweb site
  • Asia-Europe rate falls 6.9pc to US$868/TEU, rises 1.5pc to USWC
  • US east and Gulf coast ILA dockers agree to 6-year master contract
  • High oil drives down CMA CGM profit to US$22 million, but sales up 7.4pc
  • MSC increases raft of seasonal rates and surcharges worldwide
  • Docker's death in crane accident at Ports of Auckland sparks uproar
  • CMA CGM offers cutting-edge long distance fruit transport solution
  • Wind farm near twice size of Hong Kong Island unveiled in Irish Sea
  • Scrubbers 'likely to be preferred method to meet sulphur cap fuel rule'
  • New container rail freight links Marseilles, Le Havre and Lausanne
  • Zeamarine gets official clearance to launch as new heavy lift operation
  • ACO Marine Sika group tie up on deck drainage interface concept
  • The Freight Summit to be held at Reverie Saigon October 9-12
  • Etihad Cargo, New York's Trinity Logistics renew Rickenbacker deal
  • Rollinson undergoes induction to prepare for heading up Dachser UK
  • Eric Born to stay on at Swissport as president, CEO until end 2019

Exim Indiaweb site
SEPTEMBER 9, 2018
  • China ranked the world's top shipping nation
  • CMA CGM records increased volumes & revenue in Q2
  • GAC India wins Goa State Logistics Leadership Award
  • OOCL introduces new Asia-East Africa direct services
  • Chabahar port to be handed over to Indian co. for operation very soon: Iran Minister
  • China allows Nepal to use its sea & land ports
  • Visakha Container Terminal & CFS register impressive all-round performance
  • CONCOR flags off first container train from Sukhpur Rail Terminal
  • GatewayRail flags off dedicated train with 90 TEUs from ICD-Sahnewal to Mundra Port
  • FIEO signs MoU with NSE for jointly creating awareness on managing volatility in exchange rates
  • India to become a $10-trn economy by 2035: Suresh Prabhu

International Transport Journalweb site
  • "Recognition for Europe"
  • Paving the way for Parkes - Narromine railway line
  • New depot boosts capacity to 6,000 shipments per day
  • Successful China - France voyage via Arctic route
  • Stellar H1 results for Bolloré Logistics
  • Britannia goes to Denmark
  • WFS operates own cargo terminal at Milan Malpensa
  • New cranes to enhance Curaçao Port Services
  • Russian metal giant now serving Turkey by rail
  • Spare parts from i-logistics centre
  • Change of CFO at Xpediator
  • BMW books B777F as global showcase
  • Preparing for Brexit in Antwerp
  • Canadian carrier orders 60 more locomotives
  • "Curiosity of the day"
  • Huge parcel facility in Australia
  • Second Atlas Air B747-400F for Asiana Cargo
  • Volumes still surging in Spanish ports

IHS Maritimeweb site
SEPTEMBER 7, 2018
  • Tanker owners could see higher charter rates as vessels docked for scrubber work
  • Post-Panamax trio booked at Mitsui E&S
  • Hyundai HI CEO defends job cuts in offshore unit
  • Costs huge factor as shipping scrambles to meet regulations
  • Brightoil auditors hint at questionable deals
  • Sincere Navigation launches bid to break into product tanker market, hires adviser

The Loadstarweb site
SEPTEMBER 7, 2018
  • CMA CGM price cut shocks rival box carriers trying to push up rates
  • Forwarders eyeing major US airports with dread as peak season looms
  • Seko Logistics acquires majority stake in Australia's Omni-Channel Logistics
  • Tech aims to turn supply chain logistics from a cost driver into a value driver
  • US regulator demands 'transparency' in fees for containers
  • From newsroom to cockpit: Victoria's new challenge as a pilot
  • Electric trucks are necessary - and on their way, anyway
  • CMA CGM introduces Climactive to help control reefer atmosphere

Marine Logweb site
SEPTEMBER 7, 2018
  • U.S. files suit in another Honolulu longline fishing fleet pollution case
  • ABS grants AIP for innovative LNG fuel gas container
  • TOTE nears three year anniversary of start of LNG fueled operations
  • Vard finds buyer for DSCV it got stuck with in Harkand collapse
  • DEME orders four vessels at Royal IHC
  • NASSCO awarded $218.7 million Bonhomme Richard contract

Lloyd's Listweb site
SEPTEMBER 7, 2018
  • Stena Bulk confirms Petrobras time-charter deal for two MR tankers
    Two vessels reportedly chartered at $14,500 per day will be serving in Brazilian coastal trades for the state energy giant
  • CMA CGM reports near 90% profit slump
    CMA CGM recorded revenues of $5.7bn in the second quarter, and container volumes of nearly 5.2m teu
  • SMM: Slew of red tape hands bigger role to classification societies
    The tsunami of red tape engulfing the shipping industry is going to leave it in need of greater information, which...
  • Fellowship Blog: Our intern reveals what goes on behind the scenes at Lloyd's List
    IMO marked its 70th anniversary ensuring the safety and efficiency of the international shipping industry
  • Alibra Shipping sets up Athens dry bulk operation
    New office will be led by former Lightship managing director Stefanos Makris, who will manage a team of five
  • Has CMA CGM found its next acquisition target?
    France's CMA CGM thought to be willing to pay $4bn to acquire Taiwan's Evergreen after confirming that efforts to buy...
  • TEN trims losses in second quarter
    Athens-based owner says its heavily time-chartered tanker fleet beat spot rates by more than 100%
  • Hokkaido coal shipments disrupted following quake
    Dry bulk cargo flows could be disrupted while freight rates might increase as Japan assesses damage from the deadly disaster
  • SMM: Lloyd's Register debuts digital monitor of vessel parts
    The 'digital twin' will change the way classification is carried out and will most probably reduce inspections, according to LR...
  • Yard Talk | Chinese yards breathe easier
    The tightening shipping emission rules have created additional demand for the shipbuilding industry, including the Chinese yards, highlighted by the...
  • Skuld posts positive half-year result amid low claims
    Bottom line boosted by investment results, expanded book and low claims incidence, says entity behind P&I club and Lloyd's syndicate
  • Consolidation players go hungry
    The received unwisdom that big players find it easy to gobble up all the small fry is not playing out...
  • Mitsui wins order for three post-panamax bulkers
    The vessels are expected to be delivered by the second half of 2020
  • The Interview: Peter Cremers
    The industry veteran expects shipmanagment consolidation to continue, but appears to have no intention of giving over his own business...
  • CMA CGM chief says pursuit of Hapag-Lloyd is 'closed'
    Confirming rumours at the start of the summer that the French container line had approached Hapag-Lloyd, CMA CGM's chief executive...
  • Daily Briefing
    The Lloyd's List Podcast: SMM 2018 | HFO future does not dampen scrubbers' outlook | Billions remain docked as port...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
SEPTEMBER 7, 2018
  • Tech trucking efficiencies hinge on trucker buy-in
  • Amid trans-Pac spot rate uptick, October blank sailings emerge
  • In spite of fuel-driven loss, CMA CGM positive on profitability
  • US truck capacity tightness drives inland port, barge innovation
  • US's steel tariffs, quotas disrupt, jumble market
  • Krishnapatnam leads South India transshipment
  • ILA contract deal ensures US-wide labor peace until 2022

TradeWindsweb site
SEPTEMBER 7, 2018
  • UK's Women in Maritime draft new charter
    New charter promoting gender balance to be launched by UK industry body taskforce.
  • Okeanis Eco Tankers brings in new chief financial officer
    BW LPG man comes in to replace Alafouzos family stalwart at Merkur-quoted tanker owner.
  • Tsakos Energy results match consensus
    Tanker owner returns to red for the second quarter but is 'confident in the future', chief operating officer George Saroglou says.
  • Navig8 Chemical hires new operations chief
    Nicolas Busch-led owner bolsters management team as it raids rival Chembulk for chief operating officer.
  • Scrubbers 'still a fraction' of shipowner preference
    One would be wrong' to think the technology is the solution to IMO 2020 compliance, Evercore ISI says.
  • Former Bimco head Carsten Melchiors dies
    Ex-secretary general had suffered a period of illness.
  • Uljanik Group eyes Azerbaijan lifeline
    Troubled Croatian yard believes it can build more vessels for Caspian nation.
  • Celsius Shipping adds to product tanker market exposure
    Danish owner said to have continued busy period with purchase of medium range vessel.
  • Norwegian vehicle snaps up Salamon ship
    German KG house Salamon has sold one of its vessels to a new Norwegian venture. The 73,000-dwt Cape Texel (built 2009) has gone to a Norwegian A/S company set up by Clarksons with Norwegian and international investors. Subjects are lifted on the deal, which some price at $12.5m. Christian Salamon did not reply to requests for comments.
  • Vard sells $120m OSV left over from Harkand collapse
    Unnamed buyer clinches deal for construction vessel due this year.
  • Dof Subsea wins frame deal from Wintershall
    Oil company can call on Norwegian owner's ships in Atlantic region.
  • HHI's Kang: sacrifices must be made by workers
    CEO says concessions needed to keep offshore business running.
  • Berenberg Capital adds basket of LNG stocks
    Analyst Donald McLee places buy ratings on Golar LNG and both GasLog companies.
  • Vyborg Shipyard falls to first-half loss
    Russian shipbuilder hit by lower revenue so far in 2018.
  • Stena Bulk confirms double MR tanker deal with Petrobras
    Contract comes at a time the shipowner is looking to expand its relationship with Brazilian oil company.
  • DEME orders quartet at Royal IHC
    Belgian owner picks Dutch yard for latest fleet renewal.
  • Handymax back under arrest in Singapore
    Cargo owner joins in ongoing legal battle that has played out against a handymax bulker in Madagascar, Indonesia and Singapore.
  • EMAS Offshore's Oslo delisting deadline extended
    Financial Supervisory Authority gives struggling OSV owner more time to appeal decision.
  • Royal Caribbean Cruises boosts dividend payments
    Royal Caribbean Cruises has continued the steady increase of its dividend and bumped up its latest quarterly payout to investors. Royal Caribbean upgraded to buy Royal Caribbean sees higher profit New York-listed RCL has declared a $0.70 per share dividend, which it says reflects efforts to increase shareholder returns. The company behind the Royal Caribbean International, Celebrity Cruises, A
  • Antwerp prepares for Brexit with UK appointment
    Justin Atkin brought in to make sure trade flow is not choked off.
  • Russians reveal autonomous shipping projects
    USC and others working on unmanned vessels as Russian draws up new rules.
  • Mystery investor calls in Clarksons as it seeks $22m GoodBulk stake
    A mystery investor is looking to buy a $22m stake in capesize heavyweight GoodBulk just 24 hours after the company sold a $10m slice of stock to bring in a new shareholder. GoodBulk inks fresh loan and brings in new investor Deal opens up new European investors for Star Bulk Billung credits Clarksons as Star Bulk deal strips away Songa Bulk's 'boring' tag Clarksons Platou Securities has been d
  • Ethiopian ship docks in Eritrea for first time in 20 years
    ESL vessel's arrival in Massawa marks further thawing of enmity between neighbours.
  • Credit Suisse CEO denies bid for Ivory Coast presidency
    Tidjane Thiam says he wants to finish restructuring job he started at Swiss lender.
  • Mitsui bags order for post-panamax bulker trio
    Mid-sized Japanese shipyard says newbuildings will be built to new neo 87BC design
  • Saade: interest in Hapag-Lloyd at an end
    CMA CGM says company has called off its pursuit of German rival, but other targets remain.
  • Parbulk 2 continues to pursue Humpuss claim
    Wilh Wilhelmsen-backed outfit won't give up in effort to collect from Indonesian company.
  • Exmar returns to profit in first half of 2018
    LPG player looks to take advantage of stronger rates to refinance pressurised fleet at "better terms".
  • Japanese supramax bulker refloated off Montevideo
    Vessel ends short stay at notorious blackspot for vessel groundings following assistance from tugs.

American Shipperweb site
SEPTEMBER 7, 2018
  • Hearing on positive train control progress Thursday
  • ILWU tallying ballots for union leadership
  • House unlikely to get tariff details from Trump
  • BIS rule to refine Section 232 exclusion process
  • Trade coalition rails against further China duties
  • Vancouver longshoremen agree to labor deal
  • U.S. pork exports bogged down by tariffs
  • Commentary: There's nothing cute about hazmat
  • U.S. transportation hiring on a roll

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
SEPTEMBER 7, 2018
  • Abysmal clean Med Handysize freight market hammers shipowners' TCEs
    A weakening Mediterranean market for Handysize oil product tankers continues into September after a summer characterised by chronic oversupply of vessels and elevated bunker costs, and rates have dropped to a level where many shipowners are unable to cover their costs.
  • Total books first Saudi Arabia-USAC gasoline cargoes in 3 years
    French oil giant Total has booked four cargoes of gasoline from Saudi Arabia to the US Atlantic Coast, including one set to deliver September 8, in the first such voyages in at least three years, market sources said Friday.
  • USGC-Far East naphtha arbitrage has fleeting return
    Cargoes were booked to sail from the US Gulf Coast carrying naphtha amid what a USGC market source described as a "once-open but now marginally open" arbitrage to Asia.
  • FUTURES 5: NYMEX RBOB strengthens as Bayway FCC issues continue
    The oil complex clawed back some ground during afternoon US trading Friday, led by NYMEX October RBOB, which settled 1.9 cents higher at $1.9700/gal.
  • Istanbul bunker fuel tightness boosts premium to Piraeus
    The premium of bunker fuel at Istanbul over the Greek port of Piraeus continued to widen Friday on tight product and barge availability at the Turkish port, sources said Friday.
  • Saudi Arabia could be vital to fuel oil hazy future
    The world largest crude oil exporter could be the answer to the quandary that awaits the high sulfur fuel oil market once interest for this product wanes due to implementation of a global marine sulfur cap.
  • US DATA: EIA says USGC fuel oil stocks lowest since 2009
    No export fixtures out of the USGC to Singapore have been reported to S&P Global Platts this week.
  • OPEC crude production rises to 32.89 mil b/d in August as cuts unwind: Platts survey
    Taking away Congo, OPEC's August output of 32.57 million b/d is the highest since it produced the same amount in October 2017.
  • Singapore 180 CST HSFO cash differential hits 5-month low on higher supply
    "Ex-wharf premiums [to Mean of Platts Singapore 380 CST HSFO assessments] are likely to come off gradually with more cargoes expected," a trader said.
  • Greece's Maran Tankers to install scrubbers, ballast water systems on 13 ships
    The installation will take place at Sembcorp Marine's Tuas Boulevard Yard and Admiralty Yard.
  • TANKERS: Panamax UKC-TA route hits nine-month high
    The position list is very tight and aside from one or two vessels opening up in the region there are few options left for charterers.
  • US sanctions target Syrian petroleum trade network
    Sanctions have been issued four individuals and five entities for potentially setting up a delivery network supplying the Syrian government with crude oil, fuel and LNG as well as financing and weapons.
  • Asian refiners show voracious appetite for Atlantic Basin crudes
    The glut of sweet crudes that had emerged over the past few months is fading due to sturdy and emphatic demand from Asian refiners.

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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
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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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