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BRIEFS
March 13, 2018
Sched Netweb site
  • OOIL is back in the black with a US$138m profit for 2017
  • Fire on Maersk Honam brought under control, four crewmembers still missing
  • East coast dockers, employers resume talks stalled since December
  • PANYNJ January up 13.2pc to record 585,864 TEU, laden imports up 18.5pc
  • Port of Virginia saw slight dip in container volume in February
  • Kuhne+Nagel speeds digitisation by opening two research centres
  • Panalpina profits soar 26pc to US$109 million as revenues rise 6pc
  • dnata inaugurates first dedicated perishables centre at Dallas airport
  • Cargojet appoints Houston businessman Jim Crane as chairman of the board

Exim Indiaweb site
MARCH 12, 2018
  • 2017 a year of growth for OOCL, says Chairman
  • Antwerp port tostreamline operation at port of Douala
  • CMA CGM commences commercial operationsat Kribi Container Terminal in Cameroon
  • Djibouti inks new agreementfor Doraleh Container Terminal
  • Hamburg Süd making a mark in door-to-door transportation
  • INDAMEX service commences operations at NSIGT
  • Odfjell Terminals Rotterdam to expand jetty capacity
  • Port of Rotterdam in talks to further optimise logistics connections to & from German hinterland
  • SCFI rates down
  • Major Port Authorities Bill provides more autonomy & flexibility
  • Salient features of the revised Model Concession Agreement (MCA) for Public-Private Partnership (PPP) projects in Major Ports
  • Air cargo off to a robust start in 2018 with 8 pc growth in January
  • BCT achieves DNV's certification for upgraded ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System
  • Thar Dry Port-Sanand ICD commences LCL consolidation service
  • GST Council extends tax exemptions for exporters by six months
  • Recommendations made during 26th meeting of GST Council in New Delhi

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Disruptors are changing logistics
  • Platooning starts for real in Spain
  • Brussels airport invests heavily in infrastructure
  • CP introduces one-stop shop for perishables
  • New COO at Eurotunnel
  • Krummen going lean and green
  • Good bookings on Spain-Morocco loop
  • TGP inaugurates new Turkey office
  • India's new traction has 6,000 t hauling capacity
  • Ceva opens new facility in Malaysia
  • PANYNJ content with 2017 volumes
  • Executive board overhaul at Panalpina
  • APX launched by Hapag-Lloyd
  • Next partnership announced by NCA
  • India's competition watchdogs fine three carriers
  • Progress for Rovaniemi - Arctic Ocean railway line
  • Geodis working for Biosystems

IHS Maritimeweb site
MARCH 12, 2018
  • Rising markets boost Clarksons
  • OOCL turns to life under COSCO, reports stable financials
  • Three more Maersk Honam crew confirmed dead
  • CMPort open to partnerships with other port groups
  • Shandong Shipping sets up ship management JV
  • DSME returns to black ink with USD587 million profit
  • Triyards' CFO resigns
  • Doraleh terminal operator fully government-owned, says Djibouti president
  • Awilco awards Keppel O&M USD425 million semi-sub contract
  • Daehan tipped to win Aframaxes from Tsakos
  • Heung-A sells and leases back vessel
  • Creditors consider M&A for SPP Shipbuilding again

The Loadstarweb site
MARCH 12, 2018
  • Maersk Honam blaze death toll grows as search for last crew member is called off
  • Liftings and revenue shoot up as OOCL prepares for its new owners
  • Conversions will maintain LATAM Cargo capacity after sale of freighters
  • Brussels expands cargo facilities as Europe's airports rewrite the record books
  • CMA CGM targets higher levels of customer service to create more value
  • Indian antitrust body fines airlines over cargo price-fixing
  • Volker Boehringer to head customer development at Panalpina

Marine Logweb site
MARCH 12, 2018
  • Podcast: Moving Beyond the Paper Process Mindset
  • Remains of three missing Maersk Honam crew found
  • ABS classes first hybrid OSV to operate in GoM
  • European MRV regulations lead more owners to make propeller mods
  • Dualog CEO: Shipping must prepare for a different future
  • Japanese researchers report breakthrough in propeller design

Lloyd's Listweb site
MARCH 12, 2018
  • TEN posts profit in 'challenging environment'
    Greek owner claims to have beaten 2017 tanker market travails in 2017 as it marks 25th anniversary
  • Seafarer dies in fire on Bulgarian ro-ro
    Blaze appears to have broken out in deceased crew member's cabin
  • Suez Canal cuts rates for bulkers
    The rate reductions may help coal imports into India
  • GasLog orders another LNG carrier at Samsung for 'attractive price'
    Monaco-based owner moves to increase orderbook, citing 'robust' outlook and rising newbuild prices
  • Ports across UK investing $2.4bn in new facilities to boost growth
    British Ports Association has called on the UK government to improve infrastructure around ports
  • Activist shareholders target Aegean Marine
    Lawsuit centres around corporate governance, with company control being the ultimate prize
  • Maersk says no hope of finding survivors after remains found on burning ship
    A fourth missing seafarer from the burning ship has not yet been located, but the 22 personnel evacuated from the...
  • Prosecution seeks prison term for Stolberg
    Former heavylift king hoping for suspended sentence
  • Small bulkers become hot commodities in S&P markets
    Investors bet on further upside of the segment that can ride on grains and minor bulk trades
  • The Interview: Sabrina Chao
    Wah Kwong Maritime executive chairman is committed to shipping and optimistic, despite the risks excess newbuilding capacity and human nature may...
  • Clarksons expects another year of strong growth
    Early signs of recovery seen in core markets, says chief executive Andi Case
  • Employers risk crippling fines in UK pensions overhaul
    Companies that employ seafarers or offshore workers could face civil penalties of up to '50,000 and daily penalties of £10,000...
  • Korea's ocean and fisheries minister sparks mixed reaction with decision to stay in post
    Kim Young-choon has dropped the idea of seeking election as Busan's mayor in June's local elections
  • Is summer slowdown setting in early for VLCC market?
    Earnings fall into negative territory hit by vessel supply overhang
  • Liner shipping recovery has just started, says OOIL
    Company is still in talks with US committee over approval for the Cosco's acquisition, including the LBCT assets
  • Debt-ridden Noble misses payment and puts kamsarmax up for sale
    In separate moves, the beleaguered commodities and freight operator missed a coupon payment on $750m of notes due on March...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MARCH 12, 2018
  • Oakland plan's goal is first Asia inbound call, faster cargo
  • Baltimore logistics hub gets $20 million TIGER grant
  • State funding for Virginia port deepening delayed
  • Maersk tries to limit disruption to schedules after fatal ship fire
  • West Coast port platforms would give advanced cargo notice
  • More surcharges, rejected freight sting US truck shippers
  • Europe trucking capacity crunch taxes shippers
  • Djibouti: Doraleh terminal operator government-owned
  • No end in sight for air cargo rate pressure
  • Port of Mobile wins TIGER grant for auto terminal
  • CC Tung: Excess supply holding back carrier recovery

TradeWindsweb site
MARCH 12, 2018
  • DryShips may hive off tankers and LNG
    New York-listed diversified shipowner sees shareholder value created through VLGC spin-off.
  • Tanker industry will 'fight on' despite challenges
    Sector faces several headwinds, including low-sulphur regulations, piracy and oversupply, says Intertanko chief executive Nikos Tsakos.
  • Ex-DVB boss guides suitors on bank sale
    Wolfgang Driese says several prospective buyers building interest in healthy portion of DVB's shipping portfolio.
  • US tariffs on steel, aluminium are 'fake news'
    Genco Shipping & Trading chief executive John Wobensmith dismisses 25% tax on steel imports and 10% tax on aluminium imports as having no effect on drybulk sector.
  • Navios Partners snaps up panamax
    Angeliki Frangou-led company pays $12.95m for 2005-built ship.
  • TEN takes impairment on veteran tanker pair
    One-off charge comes as owner completes 15 newbuilding project to leave fleet largest in its history.
  • Three bodies found on Maersk Honam
    Human remains discovered following fire; fourth missing seafarer presumed dead.
  • Ocean Tankers fails in Lukoil demurrage claim
    UK court rules that bid to recover cash for delays was time-barred, despite "re-labelling".
  • Danish duo behind new dry bulk index
    Two former J Lauritzen executives have launched a new dry cargo index aimed at assessing the income potential of bulkers. Anders Liengaard and Soren Roschmann are behind the Vesselindex.com project. It covers the handysize, supramax and panamax segments and it not a response to the Baltic Exchange dropping handysize vessels from its own industry benchmark, Roschmann told TradeWinds. Baltic to p
  • Lydia Mar: 'routine check' of ship in Libya
    Greek company plays down reports of warning shots incident off Sousse.
  • Cruise vibe boosts confidence at Global Ports despite Brexit cloud
    Chief executive says everybody in cruise feels upbeat and he has "no concern" about UK's exit from EU.
  • GasLog back at Samsung for second order of 2018
    Speculative newbuilding move comes amid robust demand outlook for the market.
  • Capsized dredger towed off Denmark
    JA Rederiet takes stricken Sirius Hoj to Assens Shipyard.
  • Royal Caribbean co-founder Gjert Wilhelmsen dies
    Norwegian shipowner Gjert Wilhelmsen has died at the age of 91. Wilhelmsen ran shipping company Awilhelmsen with his brother Arne, after the company was founded by his father Anders in 1939. Beginning in the late 1960s, the Wilhelmsen Brothers developed Royal Caribbean Cruises into what became the world's second largest cruiseship owner. In 1988, A Wilhelmsen bought out its partners Gotaas-La
  • Tax boost propels OSG back into profit
    Tanker owner also saw robust recovery of spot rates in fourth quarter.
  • Andi Case: 'Time to look seriously at tankers'
    Clarksons chief executive sees positive stories across both crude and products tankers.
  • Harvey Gulf targets $1bn debt cut
    CEO Shane Guidry aiming for quickest-ever pre-packaged bankruptcy deal.
  • DSME logs first operating profit since 2011
    Korean yard's restructuring and cost-cutting pays off in 2017.
  • Golar FLNG unit produces first LNG
    Hilli Episeyo fires up off Cameroon as second LNG carrier towed into yard ahead of conversion job.
  • Noble Group sells bulker as debt talks progress
    Sale by Singapore-listed trader comes as the company misses bond coupon payment.
  • Maersk Honam fire under control
    Indian Coast Guard says toxic plume replaced by white smoke as vessel cools.
  • Tung cautious on recovery after OOCL profit

    Hong Kong owner back in black as box markets head for stability.
  • Shipbroker Clarksons hikes dividend again as profit climbs
    Andi Case says impact of November cyber attack was minimal as shipbroking giant records "robust" results.
  • Flooded bulker towed to Tallinn
    Vessel with six metres of water in engine room reaches safety.
  • Subsea 7 makes Azerbaijan breakthrough
    Support ship to work for BP in deal worth up to $300m.

American Shipperweb site
MARCH 12, 2018
  • Port of Oakland unveils five-year strategy
    The Port of Oakland on Monday released a plan for the next five years that calls for 8 percent more containerized cargo volume in Oakland b...
  • ILA, USMX to resume contract talks
    The International Longshoremen's Association (ILA) and the United States Maritime Alliance (USMX) revealed Friday they are resuming master c...
  • NAFTA origin process can be streamlined, lawyer says
    The North American Free Trade Agreement's (NAFTA) current origin verification system is too exporter-driven, and legal responsibility for c...
  • COSCO SHIPPING Ports signs deal with Navis
    COSCO SHIPPING Ports Ltd. revealed Thursday that it has entered into a subscription agreement for Navis' N4 terminal operating system (TOS)...
  • Talking Trade with Brenda Smith of CBP's Office of International Trade
    In early 2016, Congress and the Obama administration passed and enacted into law the Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act (TFTEA). ...
  • U.S. transportation and logistics job growth accelerates in February
    U.S. transportation and logistics companies added another 15,400 jobs in February 2018, accelerating the growth seen the previous two month...
  • Panalpina profits soar on record airfreight volumes
    Panalpina saw its consolidated profits jump 9.9 percent to 57.5 million Swiss francs (U.S. $60.6 million) during the 2017 calendar year tha...
  • Port NOLA new container terminal plan picking up steam
    In Louisiana, about 100 miles upstream from where the Mississippi River meets the Gulf of Mexico, a very large potential development is pic...
  • U.S. steel producers expand footprint as tariffs set to kick in
    Many U.S. steel producers have unveiled plans to expand operations across the nation as global tariffs are scheduled to kick in later this ...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MARCH 12, 2018
  • Iran reopens split with Saudis over OPEC policy
    Iran is stirring up potential OPEC trouble by reopening the debate over when to signal an end to the current production cut deal with Russia.
  • White House studies permanent Jones Act waiver for Puerto Rico: sources
    The Trump White House is studying the feasibility of a permanent Jones Act waiver for Puerto Rico, according to multiple sources.
  • US gasoline surplus comes into focus as spring nears
    With US gasoline stocks sitting above the five-year average, supply appears ample even before US refinery activity begins to ramp higher when planned repairs conclude and peak summer demand approaches.
  • NYMEX crude April/May spread nears contango as oil weakens
    The April/May spread for NYMEX crude narrowed 9 cents Monday to a backwardation of 3 cents/b, as the M1/M2 spread continues to weaken sitting on the precipice of contango for the first time since January.
  • Burkina Faso, Mali increase reliance on Togo for refined products imports after Ghana sulfur cap
    Ghana's move to become the only low sulfur gasoil market in West Africa has altered some of the regional trade flows in the region, especially to some of the interior markets in Africa, delegates at the African Refiners' Association conference said Monday.
  • Malta bunkers premium at 12-week low amid conflicting upstream sentiment
    The premium of bunker fuel at Malta over the regional high sulfur fuel oil cargoes benchmark hit its lowest point in 2018 Friday, caught between the conflicting effects of international prices.
  • External: Praxis Energy Agents S.A
  • External: Marine Bunkering(Rotterdam)B.V.
  • S Korea's oil demand forecast to grow 2% in 2018, LNG demand to rise 3%: KEEI
    Bunker-C fuel consumption fell 25.5% to 33.52 million barrels in 2017, but the decline is expected to ease to just 2% this year.
  • FUTURES: Crude steady ahead of OPEC and IEA's monthly report
    "Markets will focus this week on OPEC and IEA's monthly petroleum report," Benjamin Lu, investment analyst at Phillip Futures, said.
  • Abu Dhabi awards stakes in two offshore concession stakes to Italy's Eni
    With its new partners ADNOC hopes to raise output to 1.125 million b/d, from around 700,000 b/d at present.
  • Bunker supplier Aegean likely to continue scaling down Fujairah bunker operations
    Aegean saw an erosion in its gross spread per metric ton of marine fuel sold from about $19.50/mt in 2016 to $15.80/mt in 2017.
  • Singapore fuel oil derivative instruments continue to price in IMO regulations
    "More interest seen for quarterly and annual spreads for viscosity as we go into 2019. Last week, Q4 2019 spread was around $19.50/b," a source said.
  • Singapore will remain world's top bunkering hub post 2020: Maersk executive
    Efficiency, transparency and infrastructural advantage will hold Singapore in good stead
  • Platts proposes to amend laycan in Singapore delivered bunker assessments
    To 5-10 days from the date of publication instead of 3-7 days currently.

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PORTS
In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Civitavecchia grew by +3.6%
Civitavecchia
In the first half of this year the total was 3.93 million tons (+1.5%)
PORTS
Last month the port of Singapore handled four million containers (+3.1%)
Singapore/Hong Kong
A 1.6% decline was recorded in the port of Hong Kong
COMPANIES
AP Moller Capital to acquire majority stake in Globex Investissement
Copenhagen/Casablanca
ACCIDENTS
Ship hit in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
Crew member of the "Minoan Dignity" dies
PORTS
Last month, freight traffic in the port of Barcelona decreased by -6.5%.
Barcelona
In July, 300,961 containers were handled (-13.2%)
COMPANIES
Abu Dhabi's sovereign wealth fund offers to acquire 100% of AD Ports' capital.
Abu Dhabi
He currently owns a 75.42% stake
PORTS
In the first half of 2026, freight traffic in the port of La Spezia grew by +2.0%
La Spezia
Cargo traffic in Tunisian ports is growing sharply
In the April-June quarter it was 7.4 million tons (+8.8%)
PORTS
The port of Koper reports a 5.6% decrease in quarterly freight traffic
Ljubljana
In June the decline was -18.9%
PORTS
Strait of Hormuz crisis has severe impact on DP World's financial and operating performance
Dubai
PORTS
Container traffic at CK Hutchison terminals fell by -1% in the first six months of 2026.
Hong Kong
Excluding operations in Panama, volumes increased by +5%
PORTS
In the first half of 2026, freight traffic in the port of Hamburg decreased by -3.1%.
Hamburg
Containers amounted to four million TEUs (-3.7%)
SHIPPING
HMM's revenues increased by 29.7% in the second quarter
Seoul
Net profit down, weighed down by lower financial income
SHIPPING
Evergreen's net profit grew by 43.9% in the April-June quarter.
Taipei
Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd benefit from the recovery of the container shipping market
SHIPPING
Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd benefit from the recovery of the container shipping market
Copenhagen/Hamburg
The Danish company reports better quarterly performance than its German partner in Gemini Cooperation
PORTS
Freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado remained stable in the second quarter
Genoa
Passenger numbers drop at both ports
SHIPPING
In the second quarter, Yang Ming recorded a net profit growth of +610.7%.
Keelung
Revenues stable in the first half of 2026
ACCIDENTS
Two ships attacked in the Gulf of Oman and off the coast of Yemen
Southampton
A container ship was reportedly hit by an American helicopter
SHIPPING
The Northern Sea Route is not at all competitive with the sea route through Suez
Basel
Study by two researchers from Mokpo National Maritime University
SHIPYARDS
The auction on August 28 is expected to confirm Rheinmetall-MSC's interest in the Romanian Mangalia shipyard.
Bucharest
In the second quarter, vessel traffic in the Panama Canal grew by +9.6%, but decreased significantly in June
SHIPPING
In the second quarter, vessel traffic in the Panama Canal grew by +9.6%, but decreased significantly in June
Panama/Balboa
The ACP introduces new limitations on vessel draft and does not exclude reductions in the daily number of transits.
CRUISES
Contract with Fincantieri for the construction of a third cruise ship for Crystal is now in force
Monaco/Miami
Delivery is scheduled for 2034
ACCIDENTS
More explosions in the Strait of Hormuz area
Southampton/Tehran
Iran-Oman negotiations continue, but reopening to ship transit still seems a long way off.
SHIPPING
Shipping associations reiterate their opposition to mandatory tolls and tariffs for transiting the Strait of Hormuz.
ACCIDENTS
Two ships attacked in the Red Sea
Southampton/San'a'/New Delhi
Indian vessel "Faize Noore Oliya" sunk, Houthis claim attack on "NCC Wafa"
LOGISTICS
Prologis makes $18.8 billion offer to buy Segro
San Francisco
The combination will create a European giant in the ownership and management of logistics properties
SHIPPING
In the April-June quarter, ONE recorded an improvement in financial performance
Singapore
During the period the fleet transported almost 3.3 million containers (+2.9%)
CRUISES
Global Port Holdings' revenues grew by 27% in the first half of this year.
Istanbul
Gross operating margin up 22%
In the second quarter, naval traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +16.5%
SHIPPING
In the second quarter, naval traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +16.5%
Cairo
In the first half of 2026, growth was +14.0%
SHIPPING
In the second quarter of 2026, the Bosphorus Strait was crossed by 10,082 ships (+0.5%)
Ankara
In the first half of the year, naval traffic decreased by -0.5%
PORTS
A report by the French National Assembly notes the competitive decline of the state's port ecosystem.
Paris
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
In the first half of 2026, FS's freight transport segment recorded a -2.7% drop in operating revenues
Rome
Traffic volumes amounted to approximately 8.8 billion tonne-km (-7.3%)
PORTS
The EU ETS Observatory confirms that the emissions trading system is having a negative impact on EU ports.
Madrid
The proposed corrections are the broadening of the criteria for the designation of neighbouring container transhipment ports and a percentage reduction factor applied to the volume of CO2 emissions from ships.
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings' revenues increased by 4.9% in the second quarter of 2026.
CRUISES
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings' revenues increased by 4.9% in the second quarter of 2026.
Miami
New historical record of passengers embarking on the fleet's ships
SHIPYARDS
Fincantieri's half-year revenues remain stable
Trieste
Net profit increased by 191.4%. New orders fell by 58.5%.
PORTS
In the second quarter, freight traffic in Albanian ports grew by +8.9%
Tirana
SHIPPING
The US think tank Open Markets Institute proposes the establishment of a public container shipping company
Washington
Rao: Today the United States depends on a cartel of six foreign shipping companies
CRUISES
Royal Caribbean reports record revenue for the April-June quarter
Miami
New all-time peak in turnover in the first half of 2026
SHIPPING
In the second quarter, CMA CGM group revenues increased by +19.2%
Marseille/New York/Los Angeles
United Ports Joint Venture with Stonepeak Completed
PORTS
PortXchange: To immediately reduce shipping emissions, we need to focus on ports.
Rotterdam
PORTS
In the port of Trieste, bulk cargo is increasing and miscellaneous goods are decreasing.
Trieste
In the first six months of 2026, traffic in Monfalcone dropped by 24.9%.
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
Fermerci, freight train transport production in Italy could fall to 2015 levels this year.
Rome
Map: We are faced with data that exceeds all expectations.
SHIPYARDS
Indian government approves $7.2 billion in aid for domestic shipbuilding
New Delhi
Strategy adopted today to revitalize the sector
SHIPYARDS
Two Indian shipyards included in the new EU list of ship recycling facilities proposed by the Commission
Brussels/Washington
Satisfaction of ECSA and World Shipping Council
SHIPYARDS
Hyundai and Siemens sign agreement for AI-powered shipbuilding
Washington
The goal is an autonomous manufacturing system in which all processes, including design, production, logistics, inspection and testing, are digitally connected.
ACCIDENTS
African Union condemns attacks on tankers in Red Sea claimed by Houthis
Addis Ababa
Youssouf: The security of Red Sea shipping lanes is of vital strategic importance for Africa
CRUISES
In Genoa, Fincantieri delivered the new cruise ship Explora III to Explora Journeys.
Genoa
"Explora IV" and "Explora V" will follow in 2027 and "Explora VI" in 2028.
PORTS
In the second quarter of 2019, bulk cargo volumes increased while general cargo volumes decreased.
Rotterdam
In the first half of 2026, 212.0 million tonnes of goods were moved (+0.4%)
PORTS
In the second quarter, Spanish ports handled 144.8 million tonnes of goods (+2.9%)
Madrid
Record for conventional goods and containers (in TEU)
COMPETITION
The EU Commission opens an in-depth investigation into the Saipem-Subsea7 merger.
Brussels
Brussels considers the effects of the operation to be particularly critical, especially in the SURF market.
FREIGHT TERMINALS
Medlog (MSC Group) acquires a stake in Interporto Bologna
Bologna
Caliandro: Industrial development that will allow us to achieve our rail freight traffic objectives
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
The Barcelona Port Authority will acquire 40% of Terminal Intermodal de Navarra.
Barcelona
The remaining 60% of the capital will remain with Hutchison Ports Best
In the first half of this year, Chinese seaports handled 5.87 billion tons of cargo (+3.0%).
PORTS
In the first half of this year, Chinese seaports handled 5.87 billion tons of cargo (+3.0%).
Beijing
New historical records for half-yearly and quarterly container traffic
PORTS
Ports of Italy: The issue of competences divides the reform.
Rome
At the Confitarma conference, Rixi defends the new national control room, while experts and operators ask for clarity on the relationships with the AdSPs and on the resources of the new company.
LEGISLATION
The maritime sector is divided between cautious support and criticism over the EU ETS review.
Brussels/Washington/
Copenhagen/Piraeus/Rotterdam
ACCIDENTS
Yet another attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
A tanker was hit and abandoned by the crew.
SHIPPING
ECSA considers the proposed revision of the EU ETS to be a first step, but many others should follow.
Brussels
Raptis: It's a good idea to allocate system revenues at EU and national levels to support sustainable fuels.
PORTS
ESPO: No to lowering the EU ETS application threshold from 5,000 to 400 GRT vessels.
Brussels
Appreciation for measures aimed at reducing evasive ship calls
TRANSPORTATION
T&E welcomes some new proposals from Brussels for the EU maritime ETS
Brussels
The association is more critical of the measures studied by the EU Commission for the aviation sector
SHIPPING
For Assarmatori, the Commission's proposal on the EU ETS is timid, while more courageous measures were expected
Brussels
TRANSPORTATION
EU Maritime ETS: The European Commission partially accepts shipowners' requests.
Brussels
A new €110 million fund for clean fuels, non-permanent exemptions extended to 2035, an IMO deduction mechanism, and crackdowns on "evasive" transshipment ports.
ACCIDENTS
Another ship was hit by a shell in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton/Tampa
US Marines conducted an inspection aboard a sanctioned oil tanker
PORTS
Port of Gioia Tauro: First connection of a large container ship to the cold ironing system
Gioia Tauro
The ship "MSC Mirja" powered with a total power of approximately seven MW
PORTS
In the second quarter of 2026, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2%.
Antwerp
Dry bulk volumes recovered and rolling stock increased. Other sectors declined.
PORTS
COSCO Shipping Ports sets new quarterly and half-year container traffic records
Hong Kong
ACCIDENTS
US forces struck the VLCC Belma sailing towards Iran's Kharg Island.
Tampa
It is operated by the Emirati Max Maritime Solutions which is subject to US sanctions
PORTS
In May, freight traffic in the port of Genoa was stable, while in Savona-Vado it decreased
Genoa
In the first five months of 2026, containers amounted to 1,199,914 TEUs (-2.8%), of which 999,228 (-1.4%) and 200,686 (-9.2%) were handled by the two ports respectively.
CRUISES
Turkey's GIH acquires Royal Caribbean's stakes in Kusadasi and Lisbon cruise terminals
Istanbul
Shareholdings rose to 99.99% and 60% respectively
PORTS
In the first half of the year, Russian ports handled 451.5 million tons of cargo (+5.8%)
St. Petersburg
Record traffic in the second quarter
PORTS
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach dropped 1.7% in July.
Long Beach
In the first seven months of this year, total traffic was 5,758,086 TEUs (+1.2%)
SHIPPING
In the second quarter, RCL recorded an increase in revenues that was outweighed by the increase in operating costs
Bangkok
Net profit down 1.1%
SHIPPING
Danish DFDS's quarterly financial performance improves
Copenhagen
In the April-June quarter, rolling stock transported by the fleet increased by 1.1%. Passengers decreased by 8.9%.
PORTS
Container traffic at HHLA terminals decreased by -8.0% in the second quarter
Hamburg
Revenues increased by 2.5%. Operating costs increased by 5.7%.
COMPANIES
Costa Cruises announces change of management for the Americas region.
Genoa
Jorge Serrano Martín de Vidales will replace Dario Rustico
PORTS
The Livorno Port Authority creates an internal task force for the Darsena Europa project.
Livorno
The aim is to ensure a unified coordination with the commissioner structure that follows the project
INDUSTRY
MSC installs Jotun's proactive hull cleaning system on MSC Daniela
Sandefjord
Combines advanced antifouling technology with robotic inspection and cleaning
SHIPPING
Wan Hai Lines reports a 965.6% increase in quarterly profit
Taipei
The company orders six new 11,000 TEU containerships
PORTS
In the second quarter, cargo traffic in Montenegrin ports decreased by -5.8%
Podgorica
Cargoes to and from Italy dropped by -40.6%
SHIPPING
The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the Grande Pacifico
Naples
The vessel is the first of five new sister PCTCs with a capacity of 9,800 ceu
COMPANIES
In 2025, the Fratelli Cosulich group's revenues amounted to 1.9 billion euros (-11.5%)
Genoa
Net profit of 20.0 million euros (-3.0%)
MOURNING
Maurizio Longo, Secretary General of Trasportounito, has passed away.
Rome
He passed away in Rome after a long illness.
PORTS
Terminal Investment Limited abandons Tercat acquisition
Brussels
It provided for joint control of the Barcelona terminal with Hutchison Ports
PORTS
Work has been completed to activate cold ironing at the Porto Corsini cruise terminal in Ravenna.
Ravenna
PORTS
Acceleration of the redevelopment process for the former CIVAM area in the port of Vibo Valentia Marina
Vibo Valentia
The area will be transformed into new yards for commercial logistics
COMPANIES
Maersk Group sells Maersk Training and Maersk H2S Safety Services
Copenhagen
They will be sold to the US Open Gate Capital, specialized in industrial carve-out operations
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
PORTS
In the April-June quarter, the port of Venice handled 6.3 million tons of goods (-1.2%)
Venice
Cruise passengers down by -15.3%
PORTS
In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna recorded a sharp increase of +10.9%
Ravenna
In the first six months of 2026 the increase was +5.9%
LOGISTICS
DP World acquires six GXO logistics sites in the UK
Dubai
186,000 square meters and 2,000 employees change hands: this is the transfer imposed by the British Antitrust for the acquisition of Wincanton
LOGISTICS
DHL soars in the second quarter, but not everywhere
Bonn
Revenue and EBIT in double digits. Express performed well, while Supply Chain and Post & Parcel Germany fared less well.
SHIPPING
Global Ship Lease reports record quarterly and half-year revenues
Athens
Rising costs impact profits
PORTS
DP World to build temperature-controlled logistics hub in the port of Antwerp
Dubai/Kallo
SHIPPING
GNV will activate a third maritime service to Algeria on Saturday
Genoa
The Civitavecchia-Annaba line will complement the existing routes from Sète to Algiers and Bejaia.
SHIPPING
Danaos Corporation reports quarterly revenue growth of 4.7%.
Athens
The containership segment remains stable. Bulk carriers continue to contribute.
ACCIDENTS
A bulk carrier hit by a shell in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton/London
One crew member is reportedly missing.
PORTS
This year, 800,000 cruise passengers are expected in Messina.
Messina
Passengers make a direct expenditure of almost 16 million euros in the city
PORTS
Container traffic at the Port of New York grew by 1.6% in the second quarter
New York
In the first six months of 2026, 4.43 million TEUs were handled (+0.2%)
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
HZ Cargo and Railtrans form joint venture for intermodal transport
Zagreb
The aim is to activate a traffic of over 500 thousand tons between the ports of Croatia and the markets of Central Europe.
PORTS
ICTSI posts record net income of $363 million (+24.2%) in the second quarter
Manila
ACCIDENTS
Another GasLog vessel hit while leaving the Persian Gulf
Piraeus/Southampton
Damage to the engine room
SHIPPING
Finnlines reports record quarterly revenues
Helsinki
In the April-June period, net profit was 42.9 million euros (+64.7%)
COMPANIES
Spinelli Group approves 2025 sustainability report
Genoa
Production value grew by 5%. New hires increased by 48%.
PORTS
Fabrizio Marilli will be the new secretary general of the Central Adriatic Sea Port Authority.
Ancona
The Management Committee has approved the institution's budget adjustment
PORTS
The Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority has adopted the 2026-2028 Port Plan.
Genoa
Projections for 2028 indicate an increase of approximately 150 employees in the ports of the system
PORTS
The Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Sea Port Authority has approved the budget adjustment change.
Gioia Tauro
It records higher revenues and higher expenses of 1.69 million euros
EDUCATION
One and a half million euros for training in Tuscan ports
Livorno
The Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority has presented its 2026-2028 training plan.
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
Terminali Italia will manage the Orte intermodal terminal starting next year.
Rome
It has approximately 96,000 square meters of yards and three tracks
TRANSPORTATION
Italy and Tunisia sign a collaboration agreement in the transport and logistics sector
Rome
ACCIDENTS
Another Saudi-owned Bahri ship attacked by Houthis in the Red Sea
Southampton/Sana'a/Riyadh
Yemeni militants' spokesman claimed responsibility for the attack on the chemical tanker "NCC Ghazal"
INFRASTRUCTURE
The final breakthrough of the two main tunnels of the Brenner Base Tunnel was achieved today.
Bolzano
The two construction sites are connected approximately 1,400 meters below the Brenner Pass
LOGISTICS
UPS revenues increased 7.6% in the second quarter
Atlanta
Net profit amounted to $604 million (-52.9%)
LOGISTICS
In 2025, the revenues of the Italian logistics company Nord Ovest grew by +13.6%
Wedge
Net profit down 8.3%
PORTS
Quarterly freight traffic increased at the ports of Algeciras and Barcelona. Valencia saw a decline.
Algeciras/Barcelona/
Valencia
Increase in containers at the Catalan port
COMPANIES
Fincantieri signs agreement with NextGeo's reinvesting partners
Trieste
The operation is part of the development strategy in the diving segment
PORTS
The update to the DPSS of the ports of Sardinia has been adopted.
Cagliari
Resolution of the Management Committee of the Port System Authority
PORTS
ICTSI acquires the ATU12 and ATU18 bulk terminals at the Brazilian port of Aratu.
Sao Paulo/Manila
They will be sold by SIMPAR for approximately 355 million dollars
INDUSTRY
Konecranes reports decline in quarterly financial performance as orders increase
Helsinki
The value of orders relating to port equipment grew by +17%
PORTS
Fourteen regions are in favor and five are against the bill on port governance reform.
Rome
Rixi: Let's now continue the institutional process with the aim of achieving a balanced reform.
LOGISTICS
Kuehne+Nagel's net sales increased by 8% in the second quarter.
Schindellegi
Performance improved markedly in the air freight segment
ASSOCIATIONS
Assagenti's management team has been renewed.
Genoa
The composition of the executive committee and the chairmen of the commissions
PORTS
DP World signs preliminary agreement to build two terminals at Fujairah Port
Dubai
FREIGHT TERMINALS
VIO - Vado Ligure Interport Board of Directors Renewed
Genoa
Pierangelo Olivieri has been appointed president
INDUSTRY
Kalmar's turnover increased by 14% in the second quarter
Helsinki
New orders value stable
OFFSHORE
Saipem wins new offshore drilling contract off Ivory Coast
Milan
It was awarded by Eni Côte d'Ivoire
LOGISTICS
DSV's quarterly performance continues to grow, boosted by the Schenker acquisition.
Hedehusene
Net profit of DKK 2.6 billion (+11.5%) was recorded in the April-June period of 2026.
ASSOCIATIONS
Falteri (Federlogistica) has been co-opted into the Board of the European Logistics Association
Genoa
International collaboration protocol on integrated logistics with ACLI Terra
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
MEETINGS
The conference "EU-Mercosur Agreement: The Role of the Maritime Economy" will be held in Genoa on July 1st.
Genoa
It is organized by the Casa America ETS Foundation and the Western Liguria Port Authority
MEETINGS
The Federagenti assembly will be held in Civitavecchia on July 3rd.
Rome
Pessina: We will not discuss regulations, community relations, or the pursuit of theories and bureaucracy, but rather the challenges of Italian port infrastructure.
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Empire buys back: After Tata, Adani can rewrite India's colonial past
(The Economic Times)
Govt does not interfere in port management appointments - Loke
(Bernama)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
ASSITERMINAL
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
SHIPPING
GCC urges international community to protect maritime transport against Houthi threats
Riyadh
Reaction to the announcement of a maritime embargo against Saudi Arabia
EDUCATION
Fincantieri signs agreement in Qatar for operational management of the Training and Simulation Centre.
Trieste
The center is intended for the training of naval personnel of the Qatari Navy.
NEWS
Over 770 kilos of cocaine seized at the port of Vado Ligure
Savona
Once released on the market, the drug would have ensured criminal organizations profits of 250 million euros.
INDUSTRY
Wärtsilä records sharp increase in new order value in second quarter
Helsinki
Net turnover decreased by -2%
SHIPPING
Yang Ming orders Hanwha Ocean to build six 13,000 TEU dual-fuel containerships
Keelung
Contract valued at over $1.2 billion
ACCIDENTS
The toll of attacks on ships in the Black Sea worsens
Odessa
Ten dead on board a ship leaving the port of Odessa
ACCIDENTS
Today a new attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
The product tanker Kavomaleas of the Greek company Dynacom Tankers Management caught fire
SHIPPING
Confitarma disappointed by the Commission's proposal to revise the EU ETS
Rome
Zanetti: The notable absentee is the competitiveness of the Italian and European shipping industry.
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
ALIS: Commission's proposals on the EU ETS are positive, but serious issues remain.
Rome
PORTS
MIT adopts cold ironing guidelines
Rome
The aim is to ensure clear, uniform and transparent criteria for all Port System Authorities.
CRUISES
In the first half of the year, cruise traffic at GPH port terminals grew by +10.1%
Istanbul
In the second quarter alone the increase was +2.8%
PORTS
Western Liguria Port Authority approves 2026 budget update
Genoa
PORTS
Assiterminal clarifies its doubts about the responsibilities assigned to Porti d'Italia Spa.
Genoa
INDUSTRY
ABB buys British Rotork
Zurich/London
The Bath-based company specializes in flow control and industrial automation.
PORTS
Central Adriatic Port Authority refinances €100 million from the Infrastructure Decree
Ancona
The funds concern seven strategic interventions of the port system
PORTS
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles increased by 3.4% in the first half of 2026.
Los Angeles
In the second quarter, growth was +11.5%
SEAFARERS
IMO and ITF call for an end to attacks on seafarers and transport workers
London
Resurgence of incidents in the Black Sea, Sea of Azov and the Strait of Hormuz region
PORTS
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong grew by 0.2% in the second quarter of 2026.
Hong Kong
An increase of +6.5% was recorded in June
PORTS
Uiltrasporti is strongly opposed to the establishment of Porti d'Italia Spa
Rome
Verzari and Gulli: the AdSPs must be coordinated by a public body that can protect port workers
PORTS
CMPort sets new monthly, quarterly and half-yearly container traffic records
Hong Kong
In the first half of 2026, 78.3 million were moved (+4.6%)
PORTS
In the first half of this year, the port of Singapore handled 22.7 million containers (+4.7%)
Singapore
Historic record for half-year bunker sales
PORTS
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach increased by 10.3% in the second quarter.
Long Beach
Growth of +1.7% was recorded in the first half of 2026
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
The new board of directors of Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane has been appointed.
Rome
Tommaso Tanzilli confirmed as president. Gianpiero Strisciuglio is the new CEO.
PORTS
Port of Gioia Tauro: tender launched for completion of dredging activities
Gioia Tauro
The expected duration of the contract is 60 days
PORTS
In the first half of 2026, cargo traffic in Turkish ports was 279.1 million tonnes (+1.5%)
Ankara
Cargoes with Italy alone amounted to 23.4 million tons (-2.5%)
SHIPYARDS
The first steel cutting of the Carnival Destiny cruise ship.
Monfalcone
Fincantieri and Carnival celebrate the thirtieth anniversary of their collaboration
PORTS
NatPower Marine acquires Aqua superPower to accelerate the electrification of ports and marinas
Monk
It operates the largest international network of electric charging points in Europe.
LOGISTICS
European Logistics Observatory established
Brussels
The aim is to strengthen the competitiveness, resilience and sustainability of European logistics.
INDUSTRY
Agreement reached at Mimit with JSW to relaunch the Piombino steelworks
Rome/Livorno
Gariglio: Strengthening integration between port docks and industrial areas
SHIPYARDS
Agreement between Fincantieri and the Croatian shipyards Brodotrogir Cruise and Iskra Shipyard
Trieste
Initiative within the framework of the two-corvette program promoted by the Croatian Ministry of Defence
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