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BRIEFS
September 13, 2018
Sched Netweb site
  • Box imports via US ports continue to break records, up 2.8pc in August
  • Long Beach August traffic dips 1.9pc, but up 9.4pc in '18 to 5.3 million TEU
  • Guangzhou Port opens offices in Singapore to promote its Nansha terminal
  • Shipboard boxes blaze weekly, fire engulfs ships every 2 months: TT Club
  • Kerry uses branches to capitalise on China-Pakistan Economic Corridor
  • CMA CGM, Hapag to send import boxes right back to exporters in Mexico
  • ICTSI Basra builds up Umm Qasr port's capability to dock bigger box ships
  • Hapag-Lloyd to undertake scrubber tests in 2019 as a stop gap solution
  • CEVA deploys warehouse management for Australia's Western Power
  • Portugal Shipping Week takes place in Lisbon from September 17 to 21
  • Concerns raised over control of the South China Sea and role of oil
  • Istanbul New Airport opens October 31 as Ataturk gutted and closed
  • Stefan Schulte to continue to head Fraport for another five years
  • SkySpace Cargo rolls out air cargo platform for forwarders to books

Exim Indiaweb site
SEPTEMBER 12, 2018
  • Bahri bags 'Shipping Line of the Year - Break Bulk Operator' award at All India Maritime And Logistics Awards 2018
  • Classification of potentially hazardous cargoes being discussed at IMO
  • DG Shipping - Circular on IMO Data Collection System
  • Pradeep Kale elected President of Pune Custom House Agents' Association
  • India-Syria trade seen having potential to reach $500 m by 2020
  • North Carolina ports bracing for Hurricane Florence
  • SpiceJet launches dedicated freight service
  • Work on Agartala-Akhaura rail project commences

International Transport Journalweb site
  • 27 million t of freight transported by rail
  • Inner Mongolia to Iran in 15 days
  • 90th anniversary of Miami Airport drawing closer
  • Additional lifting capacity for Weserport
  • Vallair expands cargo conversion portfolio
  • BLG simplifies structures
  • Hupac now serving Europe's NW-SE rail corridor
  • Handful of appointments at Cargologicair
  • Antillean Marine Shipping joins network platform
  • Use of pharma containers axes CO2 emissions
  • Post Nord and Zalando sign new logistics contract
  • Icao underlines air cargo's key role for economic growth
  • Another newbuild for Yamal LNG project
  • New voice at Corpus Christi port
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Polish-Italian alliance to develop railfreight traffic
  • New subsidiary in Pakistan

IHS Maritimeweb site
SEPTEMBER 12, 2018
  • US ports close ahead of major hurricane
  • Box services remain fluid in Caribbean transhipment zone
  • MOL Chemical Tankers signs up to EUR400 million tank venture in port of Antwerp
  • Russia's Zvezda shipyard and Samsung HI in JV to build shuttle tankers
  • Shipbuilder STX O&S wins refund guarantees for MR tanker pair
  • Taiwan shipbuilder CSBC aims to stop losses by next year
  • China's HNA Group puts container lessor Seaco up for sale
  • Tahitian port steps into 'smart' era of cargo-handling
  • SM Line logo on the side of a truck

The Loadstarweb site
SEPTEMBER 12, 2018
  • Group's cargo airlines may suffer as angry brokers hit back at Volga-Dnepr snub
  • Shipping trapped between a rock and a hard place as China-US trade war heats up
  • K+N debuts blockchain solution for containers - 'with more to come'
  • Transport 'undoubtedly the big-ticket item in reducing port emissions'
  • Analysis: CMA CGM is 'looking for opportunities' - Zim or Evergreen?
  • Air freight growth slowing as demand softens
  • Levi's management shake-up puts supply chain front and centre

Marine Logweb site
SEPTEMBER 12, 2018
  • Austal Philippines delivers high speed cat
  • SKF to supply stabilizers for world's largest research expedition vessel
  • Marcon increases sales, but sees differences in market sectors
  • SUNY Maritime gets funding for two clean energy initiatives
  • Total taps two from Solstad Farstad for South Africa campaign
  • Briggs Marine acquires Canadian companies
  • VIDEO: Damen model tank tests Fast Crew Supplier
  • Thordon Bearings offers lifetime guarantee on its water lubricated propeller shaft bearing system

Lloyd's Listweb site
SEPTEMBER 12, 2018
  • Port of Savannah braces for Hurricane Florence
    The US' second-busiest container exporter could see movement restrictions on Thursday
  • Molaris axes Product Shipping IPO after signing new MR2 orders
    Formal withdrawal from public registration comes as affiliate Empire Navigation orders four new tankers from Hyundai Mipo
  • We are listening to the industry, says UK maritime minister
    London International Shipping Week 2019 takes place soon after the UK leaves the European Union so let today's maritime sector...
  • Shipbroker education goes back to school
    The scheme will provide evening classes across a range of topics, including dry cargo and tanker chartering, law, insurance, and...
  • Norway pushes for zero emission shipping and the advent of hydrogen
    Norway's environment minister calls for regulations on the use of hydrogen as fuel
  • Mitsui venture to build liquid chemicals storage at Antwerp port
    The tank terminal for liquid chemicals will cost between 300m to 400m euros and will be located at the Delwaide...
  • Marshall Islands Registry joins environment scheme
    Major flag continues Rotterdam-based environmental foundation's recent momentum
  • Netherlands warns of export drop in no-deal Brexit
    Trade between Britain and the Netherlands could fall by half, declining by tens of billions of pounds, Dutch think tank...
  • Port of Montreal feels benefit of trade deal with Europe
    The port's inland location allows it to serve as a gateway into the US midwest and central Canada
  • Maritime UK optimistic on post-Brexit trade future
    The Maritime UK chair believes the sector can boost trade with non-EU destinations after it leaves the confines of the...
  • Pacific coal trades lend support to panamax bulkers
    Deutsche Bank sees mid-sized carriers outperforming other dry bulk segments on the back of strengthening coal trades in the Pacific...
  • GoodBulk underlines preference for capes as earnings climb
    Fast-growing bulker owner quadruples second-quarter profits and backs recovery to continue
  • EU puts concessions on the table in US trade talks
    The US has won a commitment from the EU that it will join forces with it to help reform the...
  • Maersk reveals plan to adopt scrubber technology
    Maersk says that it is looking into all possible and available opportunities to ensure it is ready to comply with...
  • Warning over CO2-leaking fire extinguishers
    The report into two incidents on two separate ro-ro ships calls for regular maintenance and inspections of fire-fighting equipment
  • Genco completes acquisition of long-haul dry bulk carriers
    Genco will position itself in the Atlantic to benefit from a potential freight rate increase in the fourth quarter
  • Second CSIC executive held by China's anti-corruption squad
    The 54-year-old began his tenure in March 2016. Before that, he had been the deputy director of the No. 704...
  • Daily Briefing
    Dorian continues to evaluate BW offer | US ports close as east coast braces for Hurricane Florence | Trade wars...
  • Top Ships enters $93m leaseback deal for two suezmaxes
    Chief executive Evangelos Pistiolis says the deal, if it completes, will significantly reduce the company's unfunded capital requirement and mark...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
SEPTEMBER 12, 2018
  • Remaining holdout Montreal terminals extends gate hours
  • Global container lines adjust to slower volume growth
  • E-commerce pushes FedEx Ground to year-round six-day delivery
  • Analysis: US refrigerated shippers turn to trailer rail transport
  • DP World deploys legal attack on Djibouti terminal nationalization

TradeWindsweb site
SEPTEMBER 12, 2018
  • Port of Long Beach keeps top bond rating
    Fitch cites strong market position, high revenue, liquidity and modern facilities.
  • Global Ports gets rights to Croatian port
    Independent cruise operator signs 20-year concession agreement for operating rights to Croatia's Gazenica cruise port.
  • AIDA to build shore power for Rostock ships
    Carnival Corp's AIDA Cruises will build 'environmentally friendly' shore power plant at the city's port.
  • Navios Maritime Containers downplays tariff worries
    New York IPO hopeful is telling investors any Trump-China fallout should prove minimal for its trade.
  • Texas port looks to delay Trafigura offshore project
    Port of Corpus Christi highlights 2006 criminal case against Swiss commodities trader as Texas Gulf Terminals plans to build an offshore oil terminal for VLCCs.
  • Midelfart snaps up $1.5m worth of Borr Drilling shares
    Chairman Troim's long-term partner adds to her investment in Norwegian rig company.
  • Seaspan Corp shapes fresh preferred equity offering
    Shipowner has both growth and debt repayment uses in mind for new funds.
  • Maersk changes course on scrubbers
    Group's head of oil trading says exhaust cleaners will be fitted on "limited number" of ships.
  • El Faro: Congress gets its Act together
    How politicians are tackling the problems exposed by the tragedy
  • India clears Iranian P&I clubs to cover crude tankers
    Kish and Qeshm win permission to provide $1bn of cover for Iranian oil imports.
  • Pacific Drilling presses on with revised notes issue
    Pacific Drilling has taken a further step in efforts to exit Chapter 11 with a tweak to a previously planned notes issue. Idan Ofer strikes key deal with Pacific Drilling bondholders New York-listed Pacific Drilling says it now plans to issue $750m first lien notes and $250m second lien notes. It marks a slight switch from the earlier plan that had involved first and second lien issues of $700m
  • MOL investing $460m in new storage at Antwerp
    Japanese group teaming with SEA-Invest for tank terminal project.
  • Iran sanctions may tighten tanker market, says Maersk Broker
    Arrival of a new round of sanctions on Iran may deliver a helping hand to tanker owners, according to Maersk Broker. Jakob Hjortlund, the lead tanker researcher at Maersk Broker, says the approaching sanctions will bring uncertainty to the market. Tanker owners could cash in before Iranian window closes Macleod sees seasonal upswing and continued Iranian exports "Our view is that it may tighte
  • GoodBulk keeps sights on capesizes as recovery takes shape
    Capital will continue to be targeted at larger vessels, says John Michael Radziwill-led company.
  • EU spending $2.5bn on coast guard expansion
    New vessels part of the plan for upgrade of European border force.
  • Newbuilding deliveries in 2018 will be 50% below record levels
    Clarksons says further declines from peak production in 2011 are expected next year.
  • ExxonMobil eyes low-sulphur fuel with $650m upgrade
    UK's Fawley refinery being readied for 2020 emissions rules.
  • Shipping and wine make the perfect cocktail at EBE
    Basile Aloy finds the living is easy after buying ships at the trough of the market. But he's not resting on his laurels. Here he talks about sustainability, diversification and the advantages of being a member of the Saverys clan
  • Pareto survey predicts offshore spending will jump 10% in 2019
    Shipowners can take heart, the pendulum of oil company spending on offshore is finally swinging back
  • Drifting cargoship towed off Sweden
    Coast guard brings distressed vessel in to Gothenburg after breakdown.
  • Bahri VLCC heading for scrap in Bangladesh
    Saudi Arabian shipowner has netted over $21m for one of its oldest tankers, sources say.
  • Crude imports slowdown hides real extent of Chinese demand
    Refinery expansion and strategic reserve look set to reignite seaborne trade
  • Oslo Stock Exchange mulling Belships protests
    Frode Teigen-led Lighthouse facing challenge from Tidships over takeover bid
  • Wisdom sells Imabari ultramax newbuilding
    Taiwanese owner will lease back bulker ordered with sistership in 2016.
  • Clipper's Seatruck boosts Irish Sea capacity
    Larger vessel brought in to replace smallest ferry sailing from Liverpool.
  • P&O Ferries stops shipping calves
    Welfare concerns prompt end of veal traffic from Scotland.
  • Croatia widens hunt for new Uljanik investor
    Government in talks with German, Chinese and Korean players over cash injection.
  • Durban looks to accommodate bigger boxships
    South Africa's largest container port to lengthen and deepen berths to take 9,600-teu ships.
  • Stamatis Molaris' Product Shipping pulls IPO
    Greek-based petroleum tanker owner cites adverse market conditions for withdrawal.
  • LNG exports to rise nearly 50% by 2022
    Increased export capacity in Australia, Russia, and the US will meet strong LNG demand, particularly from China.
  • HNA seeking buyer for container lessor Seaco
    Chinese group reportedly looking to offload assets unrelated to its core aviation business.

American Shipperweb site
SEPTEMBER 12, 2018
  • PortMiami leader elected to chair state council
  • Florida business owner charged with misbranding hazmat
  • Kuehne + Nagel deploys blockchain technology for portal
  • Port of Vancouver USA adopts strategic plan
  • Executive Moves: Merchant Marine Academy, inconso
  • Los Angeles processes 826,638 TEUs in August
  • DHL Freight letting customers specify delivery dates
  • HNA reportedly seeking to sell Seaco, Ingram Micro
  • Ports batten down for Hurricane Florence

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
SEPTEMBER 12, 2018
  • Northeast Asian leaders push for strong regional energy integration
  • Iran accuses Trump of 'bullying' oil market
  • Oil complex strong despite larger-than-expected distillate draw
  • US Fuel oil stocks build, USAC stocks highest since June
    USGC stocks rebound from lowest levels since September 2009.
  • China's MGO market to grow on new ECA timeline for sulfur limit: sources
    Many of Chinese initiatives to curb pollutants from shipping come as part of its 'blue sky defence' action plan and ahead of IMO's 2020 rule.
  • Contango structure in China crude futures may spur Dec physical profit-taking
    The total value of the settlement was Yuan 293 million, INE said.
  • Fujairah/Singapore bunker price spread widens to 4-year high as tightness persists
    Strong selling interest in the Singapore delivered bunker fuel market has been capping price gains
  • Iran situation offers 'huge uncertainty' to market: Russia's Novak
    "It remains unclear how the countries which jointly receive some 2 million b/d of Iranian oil will act," Novak said.
  • Safe Bulkers gearing up for IMO 2020 with LSFO, scrubber options
    Scrubbers will be installed in its medium-sized vessels, Safe Bulkers said.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
ZIM also records a recovery in the second quarter
SHIPPING
ZIM also records a recovery in the second quarter
Haifa
Acquisition by Hapag-Lloyd expected by the end of the year
PORTS
In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Civitavecchia grew by +3.6%
Civitavecchia
In the first half of this year the total was 3.93 million tons (+1.5%)
PORTS
Last month the port of Singapore handled four million containers (+3.1%)
Singapore/Hong Kong
A 1.6% decline was recorded in the port of Hong Kong
COMPANIES
AP Moller Capital to acquire majority stake in Globex Investissement
Copenhagen/Casablanca
ACCIDENTS
Ship hit in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
Crew member of the "Minoan Dignity" dies
PORTS
Last month, freight traffic in the port of Barcelona decreased by -6.5%.
Barcelona
In July, 300,961 containers were handled (-13.2%)
COMPANIES
Abu Dhabi's sovereign wealth fund offers to acquire 100% of AD Ports' capital.
Abu Dhabi
He currently owns a 75.42% stake
PORTS
In the first half of 2026, freight traffic in the port of La Spezia grew by +2.0%
La Spezia
Cargo traffic in Tunisian ports is growing sharply
In the April-June quarter it was 7.4 million tons (+8.8%)
PORTS
The port of Koper reports a 5.6% decrease in quarterly freight traffic
Ljubljana
In June the decline was -18.9%
PORTS
Strait of Hormuz crisis has severe impact on DP World's financial and operating performance
Dubai
PORTS
Container traffic at CK Hutchison terminals fell by -1% in the first six months of 2026.
Hong Kong
Excluding operations in Panama, volumes increased by +5%
PORTS
In the first half of 2026, freight traffic in the port of Hamburg decreased by -3.1%.
Hamburg
Containers amounted to four million TEUs (-3.7%)
SHIPPING
HMM's revenues increased by 29.7% in the second quarter
Seoul
Net profit down, weighed down by lower financial income
SHIPPING
Evergreen's net profit grew by 43.9% in the April-June quarter.
Taipei
Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd benefit from the recovery of the container shipping market
SHIPPING
Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd benefit from the recovery of the container shipping market
Copenhagen/Hamburg
The Danish company reports better quarterly performance than its German partner in Gemini Cooperation
PORTS
Freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado remained stable in the second quarter
Genoa
Passenger numbers drop at both ports
SHIPPING
In the second quarter, Yang Ming recorded a net profit growth of +610.7%.
Keelung
Revenues stable in the first half of 2026
ACCIDENTS
Two ships attacked in the Gulf of Oman and off the coast of Yemen
Southampton
A container ship was reportedly hit by an American helicopter
SHIPPING
The Northern Sea Route is not at all competitive with the sea route through Suez
Basel
Study by two researchers from Mokpo National Maritime University
SHIPYARDS
The auction on August 28 is expected to confirm Rheinmetall-MSC's interest in the Romanian Mangalia shipyard.
Bucharest
In the second quarter, vessel traffic in the Panama Canal grew by +9.6%, but decreased significantly in June
SHIPPING
In the second quarter, vessel traffic in the Panama Canal grew by +9.6%, but decreased significantly in June
Panama/Balboa
The ACP introduces new limitations on vessel draft and does not exclude reductions in the daily number of transits.
CRUISES
Contract with Fincantieri for the construction of a third cruise ship for Crystal is now in force
Monaco/Miami
Delivery is scheduled for 2034
ACCIDENTS
More explosions in the Strait of Hormuz area
Southampton/Tehran
Iran-Oman negotiations continue, but reopening to ship transit still seems a long way off.
SHIPPING
Shipping associations reiterate their opposition to mandatory tolls and tariffs for transiting the Strait of Hormuz.
ACCIDENTS
Two ships attacked in the Red Sea
Southampton/San'a'/New Delhi
Indian vessel "Faize Noore Oliya" sunk, Houthis claim attack on "NCC Wafa"
LOGISTICS
Prologis makes $18.8 billion offer to buy Segro
San Francisco
The combination will create a European giant in the ownership and management of logistics properties
SHIPPING
In the April-June quarter, ONE recorded an improvement in financial performance
Singapore
During the period the fleet transported almost 3.3 million containers (+2.9%)
CRUISES
Global Port Holdings' revenues grew by 27% in the first half of this year.
Istanbul
Gross operating margin up 22%
In the second quarter, naval traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +16.5%
SHIPPING
In the second quarter, naval traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +16.5%
Cairo
In the first half of 2026, growth was +14.0%
SHIPPING
In the second quarter of 2026, the Bosphorus Strait was crossed by 10,082 ships (+0.5%)
Ankara
In the first half of the year, naval traffic decreased by -0.5%
PORTS
A report by the French National Assembly notes the competitive decline of the state's port ecosystem.
Paris
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
In the first half of 2026, FS's freight transport segment recorded a -2.7% drop in operating revenues
Rome
Traffic volumes amounted to approximately 8.8 billion tonne-km (-7.3%)
PORTS
The EU ETS Observatory confirms that the emissions trading system is having a negative impact on EU ports.
Madrid
The proposed corrections are the broadening of the criteria for the designation of neighbouring container transhipment ports and a percentage reduction factor applied to the volume of CO2 emissions from ships.
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings' revenues increased by 4.9% in the second quarter of 2026.
CRUISES
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings' revenues increased by 4.9% in the second quarter of 2026.
Miami
New historical record of passengers embarking on the fleet's ships
SHIPYARDS
Fincantieri's half-year revenues remain stable
Trieste
Net profit increased by 191.4%. New orders fell by 58.5%.
PORTS
In the second quarter, freight traffic in Albanian ports grew by +8.9%
Tirana
SHIPPING
The US think tank Open Markets Institute proposes the establishment of a public container shipping company
Washington
Rao: Today the United States depends on a cartel of six foreign shipping companies
CRUISES
Royal Caribbean reports record revenue for the April-June quarter
Miami
New all-time peak in turnover in the first half of 2026
SHIPPING
In the second quarter, CMA CGM group revenues increased by +19.2%
Marseille/New York/Los Angeles
United Ports Joint Venture with Stonepeak Completed
PORTS
PortXchange: To immediately reduce shipping emissions, we need to focus on ports.
Rotterdam
PORTS
In the port of Trieste, bulk cargo is increasing and miscellaneous goods are decreasing.
Trieste
In the first six months of 2026, traffic in Monfalcone dropped by 24.9%.
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
Fermerci, freight train transport production in Italy could fall to 2015 levels this year.
Rome
Map: We are faced with data that exceeds all expectations.
SHIPYARDS
Indian government approves $7.2 billion in aid for domestic shipbuilding
New Delhi
Strategy adopted today to revitalize the sector
SHIPYARDS
Two Indian shipyards included in the new EU list of ship recycling facilities proposed by the Commission
Brussels/Washington
Satisfaction of ECSA and World Shipping Council
SHIPYARDS
Hyundai and Siemens sign agreement for AI-powered shipbuilding
Washington
The goal is an autonomous manufacturing system in which all processes, including design, production, logistics, inspection and testing, are digitally connected.
ACCIDENTS
African Union condemns attacks on tankers in Red Sea claimed by Houthis
Addis Ababa
Youssouf: The security of Red Sea shipping lanes is of vital strategic importance for Africa
CRUISES
In Genoa, Fincantieri delivered the new cruise ship Explora III to Explora Journeys.
Genoa
"Explora IV" and "Explora V" will follow in 2027 and "Explora VI" in 2028.
PORTS
In the second quarter of 2019, bulk cargo volumes increased while general cargo volumes decreased.
Rotterdam
In the first half of 2026, 212.0 million tonnes of goods were moved (+0.4%)
PORTS
In the second quarter, Spanish ports handled 144.8 million tonnes of goods (+2.9%)
Madrid
Record for conventional goods and containers (in TEU)
COMPETITION
The EU Commission opens an in-depth investigation into the Saipem-Subsea7 merger.
Brussels
Brussels considers the effects of the operation to be particularly critical, especially in the SURF market.
FREIGHT TERMINALS
Medlog (MSC Group) acquires a stake in Interporto Bologna
Bologna
Caliandro: Industrial development that will allow us to achieve our rail freight traffic objectives
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
The Barcelona Port Authority will acquire 40% of Terminal Intermodal de Navarra.
Barcelona
The remaining 60% of the capital will remain with Hutchison Ports Best
In the first half of this year, Chinese seaports handled 5.87 billion tons of cargo (+3.0%).
PORTS
In the first half of this year, Chinese seaports handled 5.87 billion tons of cargo (+3.0%).
Beijing
New historical records for half-yearly and quarterly container traffic
PORTS
Ports of Italy: The issue of competences divides the reform.
Rome
At the Confitarma conference, Rixi defends the new national control room, while experts and operators ask for clarity on the relationships with the AdSPs and on the resources of the new company.
LEGISLATION
The maritime sector is divided between cautious support and criticism over the EU ETS review.
Brussels/Washington/
Copenhagen/Piraeus/Rotterdam
ACCIDENTS
Yet another attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
A tanker was hit and abandoned by the crew.
SHIPPING
ECSA considers the proposed revision of the EU ETS to be a first step, but many others should follow.
Brussels
Raptis: It's a good idea to allocate system revenues at EU and national levels to support sustainable fuels.
PORTS
ESPO: No to lowering the EU ETS application threshold from 5,000 to 400 GRT vessels.
Brussels
Appreciation for measures aimed at reducing evasive ship calls
TRANSPORTATION
T&E welcomes some new proposals from Brussels for the EU maritime ETS
Brussels
The association is more critical of the measures studied by the EU Commission for the aviation sector
SHIPPING
For Assarmatori, the Commission's proposal on the EU ETS is timid, while more courageous measures were expected
Brussels
TRANSPORTATION
EU Maritime ETS: The European Commission partially accepts shipowners' requests.
Brussels
A new €110 million fund for clean fuels, non-permanent exemptions extended to 2035, an IMO deduction mechanism, and crackdowns on "evasive" transshipment ports.
ACCIDENTS
Another ship was hit by a shell in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton/Tampa
US Marines conducted an inspection aboard a sanctioned oil tanker
PORTS
Port of Gioia Tauro: First connection of a large container ship to the cold ironing system
Gioia Tauro
The ship "MSC Mirja" powered with a total power of approximately seven MW
PORTS
In the second quarter of 2026, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2%.
Antwerp
Dry bulk volumes recovered and rolling stock increased. Other sectors declined.
PORTS
COSCO Shipping Ports sets new quarterly and half-year container traffic records
Hong Kong
ACCIDENTS
US forces struck the VLCC Belma sailing towards Iran's Kharg Island.
Tampa
It is operated by the Emirati Max Maritime Solutions which is subject to US sanctions
PORTS
In May, freight traffic in the port of Genoa was stable, while in Savona-Vado it decreased
Genoa
In the first five months of 2026, containers amounted to 1,199,914 TEUs (-2.8%), of which 999,228 (-1.4%) and 200,686 (-9.2%) were handled by the two ports respectively.
PORTS
In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Taranto grew by +6.7%
Taranto
An increase of +104.9% was recorded in July
CRUISES
Viking Holdings Cruise Line Reports Record Quarterly Revenue
Los Angeles
Net profit of $587.7 million (+33.8%)
PORTS
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles dropped 5.8% last month.
Los Angeles
In the first seven months of 2026, growth of +1.8% was recorded
PORTS
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach dropped 1.7% in July.
Long Beach
In the first seven months of this year, total traffic was 5,758,086 TEUs (+1.2%)
SHIPPING
In the second quarter, RCL recorded an increase in revenues that was outweighed by the increase in operating costs
Bangkok
Net profit down 1.1%
SHIPPING
Danish DFDS's quarterly financial performance improves
Copenhagen
In the April-June quarter, rolling stock transported by the fleet increased by 1.1%. Passengers decreased by 8.9%.
PORTS
Container traffic at HHLA terminals decreased by -8.0% in the second quarter
Hamburg
Revenues increased by 2.5%. Operating costs increased by 5.7%.
COMPANIES
Costa Cruises announces change of management for the Americas region.
Genoa
Jorge Serrano Martín de Vidales will replace Dario Rustico
PORTS
The Livorno Port Authority creates an internal task force for the Darsena Europa project.
Livorno
The aim is to ensure a unified coordination with the commissioner structure that follows the project
INDUSTRY
MSC installs Jotun's proactive hull cleaning system on MSC Daniela
Sandefjord
Combines advanced antifouling technology with robotic inspection and cleaning
SHIPPING
Wan Hai Lines reports a 965.6% increase in quarterly profit
Taipei
The company orders six new 11,000 TEU containerships
PORTS
In the second quarter, cargo traffic in Montenegrin ports decreased by -5.8%
Podgorica
Cargoes to and from Italy dropped by -40.6%
SHIPPING
The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the Grande Pacifico
Naples
The vessel is the first of five new sister PCTCs with a capacity of 9,800 ceu
COMPANIES
In 2025, the Fratelli Cosulich group's revenues amounted to 1.9 billion euros (-11.5%)
Genoa
Net profit of 20.0 million euros (-3.0%)
MOURNING
Maurizio Longo, Secretary General of Trasportounito, has passed away.
Rome
He passed away in Rome after a long illness.
PORTS
Terminal Investment Limited abandons Tercat acquisition
Brussels
It provided for joint control of the Barcelona terminal with Hutchison Ports
PORTS
Work has been completed to activate cold ironing at the Porto Corsini cruise terminal in Ravenna.
Ravenna
PORTS
Acceleration of the redevelopment process for the former CIVAM area in the port of Vibo Valentia Marina
Vibo Valentia
The area will be transformed into new yards for commercial logistics
COMPANIES
Maersk Group sells Maersk Training and Maersk H2S Safety Services
Copenhagen
They will be sold to the US Open Gate Capital, specialized in industrial carve-out operations
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
PORTS
In the April-June quarter, the port of Venice handled 6.3 million tons of goods (-1.2%)
Venice
Cruise passengers down by -15.3%
PORTS
In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna recorded a sharp increase of +10.9%
Ravenna
In the first six months of 2026 the increase was +5.9%
LOGISTICS
DP World acquires six GXO logistics sites in the UK
Dubai
186,000 square meters and 2,000 employees change hands: this is the transfer imposed by the British Antitrust for the acquisition of Wincanton
LOGISTICS
DHL soars in the second quarter, but not everywhere
Bonn
Revenue and EBIT in double digits. Express performed well, while Supply Chain and Post & Parcel Germany fared less well.
SHIPPING
Global Ship Lease reports record quarterly and half-year revenues
Athens
Rising costs impact profits
PORTS
DP World to build temperature-controlled logistics hub in the port of Antwerp
Dubai/Kallo
SHIPPING
GNV will activate a third maritime service to Algeria on Saturday
Genoa
The Civitavecchia-Annaba line will complement the existing routes from Sète to Algiers and Bejaia.
SHIPPING
Danaos Corporation reports quarterly revenue growth of 4.7%.
Athens
The containership segment remains stable. Bulk carriers continue to contribute.
ACCIDENTS
A bulk carrier hit by a shell in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton/London
One crew member is reportedly missing.
PORTS
This year, 800,000 cruise passengers are expected in Messina.
Messina
Passengers make a direct expenditure of almost 16 million euros in the city
PORTS
Container traffic at the Port of New York grew by 1.6% in the second quarter
New York
In the first six months of 2026, 4.43 million TEUs were handled (+0.2%)
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
HZ Cargo and Railtrans form joint venture for intermodal transport
Zagreb
The aim is to activate a traffic of over 500 thousand tons between the ports of Croatia and the markets of Central Europe.
PORTS
ICTSI posts record net income of $363 million (+24.2%) in the second quarter
Manila
ACCIDENTS
Another GasLog vessel hit while leaving the Persian Gulf
Piraeus/Southampton
Damage to the engine room
SHIPPING
Finnlines reports record quarterly revenues
Helsinki
In the April-June period, net profit was 42.9 million euros (+64.7%)
COMPANIES
Spinelli Group approves 2025 sustainability report
Genoa
Production value grew by 5%. New hires increased by 48%.
PORTS
Fabrizio Marilli will be the new secretary general of the Central Adriatic Sea Port Authority.
Ancona
The Management Committee has approved the institution's budget adjustment
PORTS
The Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority has adopted the 2026-2028 Port Plan.
Genoa
Projections for 2028 indicate an increase of approximately 150 employees in the ports of the system
PORTS
The Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Sea Port Authority has approved the budget adjustment change.
Gioia Tauro
It records higher revenues and higher expenses of 1.69 million euros
EDUCATION
One and a half million euros for training in Tuscan ports
Livorno
The Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority has presented its 2026-2028 training plan.
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
Terminali Italia will manage the Orte intermodal terminal starting next year.
Rome
It has approximately 96,000 square meters of yards and three tracks
TRANSPORTATION
Italy and Tunisia sign a collaboration agreement in the transport and logistics sector
Rome
ACCIDENTS
Another Saudi-owned Bahri ship attacked by Houthis in the Red Sea
Southampton/Sana'a/Riyadh
Yemeni militants' spokesman claimed responsibility for the attack on the chemical tanker "NCC Ghazal"
INFRASTRUCTURE
The final breakthrough of the two main tunnels of the Brenner Base Tunnel was achieved today.
Bolzano
The two construction sites are connected approximately 1,400 meters below the Brenner Pass
LOGISTICS
UPS revenues increased 7.6% in the second quarter
Atlanta
Net profit amounted to $604 million (-52.9%)
LOGISTICS
In 2025, the revenues of the Italian logistics company Nord Ovest grew by +13.6%
Wedge
Net profit down 8.3%
PORTS
Quarterly freight traffic increased at the ports of Algeciras and Barcelona. Valencia saw a decline.
Algeciras/Barcelona/
Valencia
Increase in containers at the Catalan port
COMPANIES
Fincantieri signs agreement with NextGeo's reinvesting partners
Trieste
The operation is part of the development strategy in the diving segment
PORTS
The update to the DPSS of the ports of Sardinia has been adopted.
Cagliari
Resolution of the Management Committee of the Port System Authority
PORTS
ICTSI acquires the ATU12 and ATU18 bulk terminals at the Brazilian port of Aratu.
Sao Paulo/Manila
They will be sold by SIMPAR for approximately 355 million dollars
INDUSTRY
Konecranes reports decline in quarterly financial performance as orders increase
Helsinki
The value of orders relating to port equipment grew by +17%
PORTS
Fourteen regions are in favor and five are against the bill on port governance reform.
Rome
Rixi: Let's now continue the institutional process with the aim of achieving a balanced reform.
LOGISTICS
Kuehne+Nagel's net sales increased by 8% in the second quarter.
Schindellegi
Performance improved markedly in the air freight segment
ASSOCIATIONS
Assagenti's management team has been renewed.
Genoa
The composition of the executive committee and the chairmen of the commissions
PORTS
DP World signs preliminary agreement to build two terminals at Fujairah Port
Dubai
FREIGHT TERMINALS
VIO - Vado Ligure Interport Board of Directors Renewed
Genoa
Pierangelo Olivieri has been appointed president
INDUSTRY
Kalmar's turnover increased by 14% in the second quarter
Helsinki
New orders value stable
OFFSHORE
Saipem wins new offshore drilling contract off Ivory Coast
Milan
It was awarded by Eni Côte d'Ivoire
LOGISTICS
DSV's quarterly performance continues to grow, boosted by the Schenker acquisition.
Hedehusene
Net profit of DKK 2.6 billion (+11.5%) was recorded in the April-June period of 2026.
ASSOCIATIONS
Falteri (Federlogistica) has been co-opted into the Board of the European Logistics Association
Genoa
International collaboration protocol on integrated logistics with ACLI Terra
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
MEETINGS
The conference "EU-Mercosur Agreement: The Role of the Maritime Economy" will be held in Genoa on July 1st.
Genoa
It is organized by the Casa America ETS Foundation and the Western Liguria Port Authority
MEETINGS
The Federagenti assembly will be held in Civitavecchia on July 3rd.
Rome
Pessina: We will not discuss regulations, community relations, or the pursuit of theories and bureaucracy, but rather the challenges of Italian port infrastructure.
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Empire buys back: After Tata, Adani can rewrite India's colonial past
(The Economic Times)
Govt does not interfere in port management appointments - Loke
(Bernama)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
ASSITERMINAL
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
SHIPPING
GCC urges international community to protect maritime transport against Houthi threats
Riyadh
Reaction to the announcement of a maritime embargo against Saudi Arabia
EDUCATION
Fincantieri signs agreement in Qatar for operational management of the Training and Simulation Centre.
Trieste
The center is intended for the training of naval personnel of the Qatari Navy.
NEWS
Over 770 kilos of cocaine seized at the port of Vado Ligure
Savona
Once released on the market, the drug would have ensured criminal organizations profits of 250 million euros.
INDUSTRY
Wärtsilä records sharp increase in new order value in second quarter
Helsinki
Net turnover decreased by -2%
SHIPPING
Yang Ming orders Hanwha Ocean to build six 13,000 TEU dual-fuel containerships
Keelung
Contract valued at over $1.2 billion
ACCIDENTS
The toll of attacks on ships in the Black Sea worsens
Odessa
Ten dead on board a ship leaving the port of Odessa
ACCIDENTS
Today a new attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
The product tanker Kavomaleas of the Greek company Dynacom Tankers Management caught fire
SHIPPING
Confitarma disappointed by the Commission's proposal to revise the EU ETS
Rome
Zanetti: The notable absentee is the competitiveness of the Italian and European shipping industry.
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
ALIS: Commission's proposals on the EU ETS are positive, but serious issues remain.
Rome
PORTS
MIT adopts cold ironing guidelines
Rome
The aim is to ensure clear, uniform and transparent criteria for all Port System Authorities.
CRUISES
In the first half of the year, cruise traffic at GPH port terminals grew by +10.1%
Istanbul
In the second quarter alone the increase was +2.8%
PORTS
Western Liguria Port Authority approves 2026 budget update
Genoa
PORTS
Assiterminal clarifies its doubts about the responsibilities assigned to Porti d'Italia Spa.
Genoa
INDUSTRY
ABB buys British Rotork
Zurich/London
The Bath-based company specializes in flow control and industrial automation.
PORTS
Central Adriatic Port Authority refinances €100 million from the Infrastructure Decree
Ancona
The funds concern seven strategic interventions of the port system
PORTS
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles increased by 3.4% in the first half of 2026.
Los Angeles
In the second quarter, growth was +11.5%
SEAFARERS
IMO and ITF call for an end to attacks on seafarers and transport workers
London
Resurgence of incidents in the Black Sea, Sea of Azov and the Strait of Hormuz region
PORTS
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong grew by 0.2% in the second quarter of 2026.
Hong Kong
An increase of +6.5% was recorded in June
PORTS
Uiltrasporti is strongly opposed to the establishment of Porti d'Italia Spa
Rome
Verzari and Gulli: the AdSPs must be coordinated by a public body that can protect port workers
PORTS
CMPort sets new monthly, quarterly and half-yearly container traffic records
Hong Kong
In the first half of 2026, 78.3 million were moved (+4.6%)
PORTS
In the first half of this year, the port of Singapore handled 22.7 million containers (+4.7%)
Singapore
Historic record for half-year bunker sales
PORTS
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach increased by 10.3% in the second quarter.
Long Beach
Growth of +1.7% was recorded in the first half of 2026
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
The new board of directors of Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane has been appointed.
Rome
Tommaso Tanzilli confirmed as president. Gianpiero Strisciuglio is the new CEO.
PORTS
Port of Gioia Tauro: tender launched for completion of dredging activities
Gioia Tauro
The expected duration of the contract is 60 days
PORTS
In the first half of 2026, cargo traffic in Turkish ports was 279.1 million tonnes (+1.5%)
Ankara
Cargoes with Italy alone amounted to 23.4 million tons (-2.5%)
SHIPYARDS
The first steel cutting of the Carnival Destiny cruise ship.
Monfalcone
Fincantieri and Carnival celebrate the thirtieth anniversary of their collaboration
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