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BRIEFS
June 15, 2018
Sched Netweb site
  • Los Angeles May volumes fall 3.4pc as alliances favour Long Beach
  • International Chamber Shipping decries Italy's migrant ban
  • Chinese president blasts protectionism, calls for more open world
  • LA port endorses US$1.3 billion 2018-19 budget
  • Korea provides US$173 million in funding for Cebu port
  • As oil rises, slow steaming returns to MSC and Maersk
  • Kerry offers China-Caucasus-Turkey rail-road service
  • Uber Freight expands throughout US, but thinly so
  • Frebs Marine 'devises way to address feeder shortage'
  • ReCAAP ISC Piracy meets in Hong Kong to widen interest
  • South Asia box trade with Europe outstrips MidEast in Q1
  • US implements new air cargo security requirements
  • Hactl helps AirBridgeCargo move outsize problem
  • Turkish Airlines in JV with Chinese to become express couriers
  • Cargolux flies solar boat to female-led Arctic trek
  • ST Engineering opens its 3rd US MRO facility at Pensacola

Exim Indiaweb site
JUNE 14, 2018
  • Container volumes between South Asia & Europe showing impressive gains in Q1
  • MOL takes delivery of state-of-art coal carrier
  • New weekly service connecting China & Australia announced
  • NYK receives SBT Initiative Verification for commitment to greenhouse gas reduction
  • Grape exports see 40 pc drop this year
  • Tea exports to Pakistan see a surge in first four months this year
  • APM Terminals offers new gateway to Iraq
  • Chennai Port aims to become major bunkering hub
  • DPT's efforts rescue crew of sinking tug
  • Air India SATS completes 10 years of service at Kempegowda International Airport
  • Logistics industry projected to grow faster than real GDP in FY19
  • Ministry of Road Transport & Highways identifies 300 ongoing National Highways projects to be completed by March 2019
  • Customs asks exporters to resolve errors before their pending refunds can be processed
  • DGAD suggests retaining anti-dumping duty on engineering product from China & Thailand for five more years
  • GST System's new functionality to update email & mobile numbers

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Growing importance
  • Fleet of electric trucks on trial at DB Schenker
  • Air Partner opens new Los Angeles office
  • Topping-out ceremony for logistics centre
  • Launch of new maritime fund in Hamburg
  • K Line shipmaster recognized for rescue
  • Mobile repair service for wagons and tracks
  • Mexicans to serve Madrid more often
  • Evergreen & partners launch CAE service
  • Ports of Indiana names new CEO
  • Panalpina acquires Newport Cargo
  • Latam Cargo launches strategic digital project
  • Canada: railway revitalises grain hopper fleet
  • Davies Turner - all shipshape in Bristol
  • Fresh capital for MPCC
  • Barig representative re-elected to ACCF board
  • Freight station on China-Laos rail corridor
  • Bombardier: demand in Africa and C Series to Airbus
  • The new choice: France, a partner for your trade...

IHS Maritimeweb site
JUNE 14, 2018
  • Massive crude gain predicted for America's Permian Basin
  • New Schulte fund eyes Handy bulkers and feeders
  • Multipurpose newbuildings resold to new buyer
  • Maj. Gen Scott Spellmon takes over as DCG-CEO at USACE
  • Yang Ming box ship detained in Australia
  • Major associations to join forces for sustainable ports initiative
  • China's Yingkou port slides deeper into debt
  • Greece and Cyprus push for united approach on maritime regulations
  • US sanctions could put Incheon port's ambitions on hold

The Loadstarweb site
JUNE 14, 2018
  • Schiphol to evict tenants from cargo facilities for passenger aircraft parking
  • Truckers in Argentina in strike threat over pay demand to parry galloping inflation
  • Cascading of bigger box ships brings headaches for vessel planners
  • Ports and their equipment suppliers aim to set standards for a hi-tech future
  • Alibaba picks Emirates to make global 72hr delivery a reality
  • Panalpina swoops for its fourth perishables takeover since September

Marine Logweb site
JUNE 14, 2018
  • MSC Cruises orders a further LNG fueled cruise ship at STX France
  • Wight Shipyard delivers 20 m cat to Scottish operator
  • Danos wins coatings contract for Shell deep water platform
  • Norbulk protects raw sea water pipework with ultrasonic antifouling
  • U.S. flag slips into Paris MOU's "Gray List"
  • Royal Caribbean to take majority stake in Silversea Cruises
  • BASS unveils enhancements to fleet management software
  • Accurate CFD simulations key to development of Becker Mewis Duct

Lloyd's Listweb site
JUNE 14, 2018
  • International Seaways closes six-VLCC deal with Euronav
    Acquisition solidifies International Seaways' position in the middle-tier of publicly traded tanker companies in the US
  • Blockchain-based marine insurance platform tries to recruit users
    Blockchain platform Insurwave claims to streamline processes, but it needs more participants to come on board to see whether it...
  • Political forces curb tanker trades with Iran again
    Recurring scenes for both crude and product tanker owners as sanctions hit Iran trades, while booming LPG trade could also...
  • ESC condemns emergency bunker surcharges as price signalling
    A complaint has been made by the European Shippers' Council competition commissioner about emergency bunker charges
  • Rising fuel costs hurting US shippers on land and at sea
    Surging cost of hinterland connections from ports is increasingly being reflected in 'all-in' ocean freight transpacific contracts
  • 'Political monster' casualties more expensive because of unlimited liability
    Marine mutual holds annual general meeting in Gothenburg today
  • Brussels calls for input on consortia block exemption
    The European Commission will hold hearings in the third quarter of the year ahead of a decision on whether to...
  • APL launches new Asia services
    New loops offered between China and ports in Indonesia and Australia
  • Rolls-Royce restructure will not see jobs cut from marine unit
    Rolls-Royce is cutting 10% of its workforce but none of the job losses will hit the marine business, which has...
  • US to decide on China tariffs
    President Trump has threatened to raise tariffs on up to $150bn of Chinese goods in response to complaints about Beijing's...
  • Maritime employers showing 'complacency' over pensions provision
    Undervaluing employee pensions provision could lead to talent gap
  • Daily Briefing
    Carrier reliability: A day late and a dollar short | Maersk and MSC plan more speed cuts in punctuality drive...
  • Viewpoint: Buying bio-safety
    If the Australians guaranteed that box charges would be hypothecated to quarantine services, perhaps there would be less resentment of...
  • Crew member killed in tanker explosion
    Situation on board was under control and the rest of the crew was reported as safe

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JUNE 14, 2018
  • LTL 'legends' see technology transforming US trucking
  • India sets deadline for nationwide RFID program rollout
  • Severe Chittagong congestion causing up to 10-day delays
  • US-China container trade accelerating despite tariffs, import bans
  • Duisburg's new ocean, rail services attracting shippers
  • Amazon offers matchbacking to US ag exporters

TradeWindsweb site
JUNE 14, 2018
  • Dorian investor see 'overdue' consolidation
    Overbuild in the gas ship industry has given the advantage to charterers, and not to shipowners.
  • Seaways set to surprise
    New York owner on the verge of rescuing initial deal to buy six VLCCs from Euronav after it had appeared relegated to smaller buy only last week.
  • Shippers call bunker surcharges 'unjustified'
    Main trade body for cargo interests wants to make anti-competition regulator aware of surcharges.
  • For latest aspiring owners, does the Oslo shuttle still reach New York?
    What worked for Scorpio Bulkers and Dorian LPG but failed for Navig8 and so far Hafnia Tankers now looms as a conundrum for newest crop of IPO hopefuls
  • Day talks 40 years of change in marine finance
    But she's quick to point out the change has not all been for the good
  • German innovation widens scope for fresh sources of capital
    Retrenchment of shipping banks has led to creative thinking designed to put the ship-finance bandwagon on the road again
  • Portugal makes case for place on China's Maritime Silk Road
    China and Portugal are increasing their cooperation on shipping and maritime issues, and the deepwater port of Sines could be the next and most distant pearl on China's string
  • Hoegh Autoliners aims to put price fixing challenges in rear-view mirror
    New chief executive discusses efforts to get out from the legal cloud, plans to grow new and existing markets, and the different contributions from the company's Norwegian and Danish backers
  • Bergshav hunts aframax tankers as profit doubles
    Owner primarily after Asian-built tonnage to boost its 14-strong fleet
  • Vroon offloads third product tanker
  • Deal for VLCC trio up for grabs as pace of Chinese finance slows
    Lease financing deal for three Landbridge units faces competition from Europe as ship-finance houses in China struggle to meet investment targets
  • Gaps in world trade regulation let China build 'Great Wall at sea'
    Beijing wields an unhealthy amount of power when it comes to global trade and corporate regulation - not least in shipping, where the conflicts of interest have multiplied
  • Kmarin newbuild plan faces doubt over 'financial muscle'
  • Scrubbers, LNG and compliance defined Posidonia 2018 agenda
    Threats and opportunities presented by tightening environmental rules proved the most potent talking points at this year's gathering of the shipping world in Athens
  • Alibra Shipping makes a splash with end-of-Posidonia pool party
  • Can shipping's borrower elites hang on to their 'privilege'?
    Veteran banker says line between 'haves' and 'have-nots' could become blurred if banks adopt sensible repricing of risky shipping debt
  • Regional Japanese banks on pace for ship-finance entry
    Tokyo 'mega' banks grow wary as local rivals increase liquidity and visibility in domestic ship-finance market
  • Griffiths finds true calling after rebranding
    Morgan Stanley man is miles away from his former life in Vancouver and the audit books of local owner Teekay
  • London P&I Club opts for new home in the sun
    P&I mutual, which boasts a strong Greek and Mediterranean membership, is 'satisfied' as it decides to make Cyprus its post-Brexit domicile
  • Pink is the new black - or blue, or grey
  • Braemar's Evans wins bumper £500,000 pay-off
    Manner in which details of Louise Evans' payout were disclosed has sparked speculation as the reasons for her departure remain unclear
  • Online auction site 'sets benchmark with first sale'
  • Rickmers and MTT opt for scrubbers on newbuildings
    Owners see the logic of adding exhaust systems to BengalMax containership series
  • Sea Consortium buys its largest vessel ever as spree continues
  • BP clearout continues as Naftomar secures VLGC
  • SCF shows interest in icebreakers and MR tankers
  • Sovcomflot gears up for its first LNG-fuelled aframaxes
    Charterers showing 'huge interest' in tanker newbuildings, says executive
  • Newbuilds unlikely as LNG Croatia puts price cap on regas unit
  • Qatar finally gets a toehold in FSRU sector
  • Lebanon unveils potential bidders for FSRU trio
    List includes some unexpected pairings as floating regas project action hots up in the face of fresh LNG volumes coming onstream
  • Sudan issues formal tender for country's first FSRU
  • World's two oldest LNG ships sold for demolition
    Brunei Gas Carriers sheds the last of the old guard, bumping up LNG carrier scrap sales for this year to three
  • SGMF's LNG bunkering tool set for wider industry roll-out
  • Nineteen OSVs return to North Sea out of long lay-up
  • Ever-fewer North Sea rigs in need of AHTS support
    A rise in dynamic positioning on rigs partly explains why owners of AHTS vessels are seeing slack demand at the moment, says Westshore
  • Africa adventure success for Augusta Energy
    Nascent product trader's activity spreads to 20 countries as it makes debut in crude sector with Nigerian exports
  • Indonesian sun begins to set on Japanese aframax trades
    Shipowners cut back as route that was a pillar of Asian trades continues to shrink
  • Bryggen slims period fleet as profits slump
  • Marinakis cuts $122m Iraqi deal for VLCC trio
    Long-term charters herald first step in fleet expansion plans for Dubai-based joint venture Aissot
  • Transpetrol sells cash cow MR to IMS
  • Qatari aggregates outfit bulks up with panamax pair
  • Tributes pour in for top Hamburg broker Peter Gast
    Henning Oldendorff and Heinrich Schoeller speak of a 'very impressive man' and good friend, who passed away on 5 June
  • CBC Holding banks $45m from bulker sale
    Capesize fetches a very strong price despite being sold with time charter attached.

American Shipperweb site
JUNE 14, 2018
  • Is container shipping industry boxed in?
    During the past several years, shippers have watched containerships grow dramatically in size, mergers and acquisitions rapidly reduce the ...
  • HMM joins New York Shipping Exchange
    Hyundai Merchant Marine has become a member of exchange board of the New York Shipping Exchange according to a filing with the Federal Mari...
  • Maersk adds Marseilles to Med-Mideast loop
    Maersk Line is adding its second new call to the Port of Marseilles Fos in as many weeks, according to a statement from the Marseilles port...
  • How to be shipper of choice in carrier market
    As tight truck capacity across the nation continues to challenge supply chains, it's important for shippers, carriers and 3PLs to work toge...
  • DNB pioneers carrier earnings forecast model
    DNB Markets has partnered with ocean freight rate benchmarking and market intelligence platform Xeneta to develop what it is calling a "cry...
  • SCPA secures $49 million for harbor dredging
    The South Carolina Ports Authority said it has received $49 million in federal funding for the Charleston Harbor Deepening Project. Alloca...
  • European shippers protest bunker surcharges
    The European Shippers' Council has sent a letter to European Commissioner for Competition Margrethe Vestager calling emergency bunker surch...
  • Talking Trade with NCBFAA President Amy Magnus
    A.N. Deringer Director of Customs Affairs and Compliance Amy Magnus took over as president of the National Customs Brokers and Forwarders A...
  • Commerce eyes alleged propane cylinders dumping
    The U.S. Commerce Department will conduct investigations into alleged dumping of steel propane cylinders on the U.S. market by China, Taiwa...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JUNE 14, 2018
  • FUTURES 5: Headwinds for ICE Brent as Saudis, Russia eye output boost
    Crude and product futures held steady throughout much of the US trading day Thursday despite fresh indications that Saudi Arabia and Russia would agree to increase output.
  • ARA fuel oil stocks rise 30% on week amid static arbitrage east: PJK
    Fuel oil stocks in the Amsterdam-Rotterdam-Antwerp hub rose 30% to 1,481,000 mt in the seven days to Wednesday, according to the latest data from PJK Consulting released late Thursday, with no VLCCs or Suezmaxes leaving Rotterdam for Singapore over the period.
  • TANKERS: Long Range 1 freight on Med-Japan route hits 19-month low
    Long Range 1 tanker freight rates on the route from the Mediterranean to Japan have dropped to a 19-month low on thin naphtha demand in Asia, while West African demand has been on hold with Nigeria drawing from offshore gasoline supplies over the past two months.
  • Saudi power generation demand surge boosts Europe HSFO draws: traders
    Fuel oil exports to Saudi Arabia from Europe for air-conditioning requirements have surged over the last six weeks which has helped to make a dent in the previously oversupplied Northwest European market, sources said.
  • Container giants MSC, Maersk eye slow steaming to cut costs amid rising fuel prices
    Slow steaming is to become a more prominent feature on some routes for container shippers as industry leaders Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) and Maersk look to cut costs and improve reliability, the companies confirmed Wednesday.
  • Bunkering at Malta faces limitations due to bad weather
    Bunkering operations at Malta were facing limitations due to bad weather Thursday, a spokesman for the port authority said Thursday.
  • External: Marine Bunkering(Rotterdam) B.V.
  • FUTURES: Crude remains low on record US production
    Downside risks from slower economic growth and geopolitical tensions have weighed in on current oil prices, analyst at Phillip Futures said.
  • Expected Chinese evasion of US sanctions on Iran clouded by trade, diplomatic talks
    China would not cooperate with re-imposed sanctions unless it got a big concession from the Trump administration,a former State Department official said.
  • OceanConnect Marine Trading trades for 1st time in S Korea's bunker fuel MOC process
    The last time bunker fuel changed hands during the South Korean bunker fuel MOC was in December.
  • Iraq restarts pumping through vital 40,000 b/d northern oil pipeline
    The pipeline can carry up to 40,000 b/d of crude from the Kirkuk oil hub south to the Baiji refinery.
  • US' Trump takes aim at OPEC for 'too high' oil prices
    An indirect signal to US ally Saudi Arabia to open up the taps.

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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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