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November 15, 2018
Sched Netweb site
  • Shanghai Oct box volumes up 5.3pc YoY, but down from Sept
  • Wan Hai Lines orders 20 new container vessels
  • Yang Ming in the red for US$30m in Q3
  • Long Beach handles record containers in Oct despite US-China trade war
  • Tramps appeal to IMO to consider crew safety in low sulphur fuel rule
  • Nations involved in fight against maritime piracy in Asia meet in Seoul
  • Police recover stolen loot from containers in Durban port
  • Rostec completes R&D for Russian-Chinese CR929 aircraft's landing gear
  • easyJet chooses Kuehne + Nagel to upgrade 39 aircraft
  • Turkish Airlines' cargo/mail volumes surge 24pc YoY in October
  • Cargolux flies invaluable historical artifacts from China to Luxembourg

Exim Indiaweb site
NOVEMBER 14, 2018
  • A.P. Moller-Maersk registers impressive performance in Q3
  • Ground-breaking MoU inked on researching new-generation, low-carbon ships for the Pacific region
  • NYK, YLK training programme focuses on digitalisation & green
  • Record-low hijackings yet danger persists in Gulf of Guinea, shows latest global piracy report
  • Summit deliberates on key aspects of ocean freight industry's digital transformation
  • ZIM & MSC joint Black Sea service will continue during 2018-19
  • India's thermal coal imports up at a fast pace
  • Kenya notification regarding new documentation regulation for import shipments
  • New terminal coming up at Port of Gothenburg
  • Global cargo theft intelligence report released
  • Nitin Gadkari to attend roadshow on TOT in Mumbai today
  • Consensus between govt & RBI to revive MSMEs lauded
  • New export incentive scheme in the works

International Transport Journalweb site
  • 20 new LNG HGVs at one fell swoop
  • Panattoni building logistics centre for backpack maker
  • Railcar lessor expands freight fleet
  • Award for Aspion
  • Another golden October for port of Long Beach
  • Amazon builds on Woolpert and Atlas Air
  • Harnessing up for Silk Road services
  • Strengthening Kerry and illycaffè partnership
  • Geis Group acquires more air & sea experience
  • ICS chairman calls for trade dispute settlement
  • JV supplies new booze to Japanese wine lovers
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • ECS Group targets Asia
  • Upply release new features
  • Wan Hai: 28 more vessels in the long run
  • Emirates Skycargo sets quality milestones
  • India introduces freight train convoys

IHS Maritimeweb site
NOVEMBER 14, 2018
  • Epic Gas boss puts faith in LSFO, eschews scrubbers
  • HMM's loss worsens as bunker prices rise
  • Maersk sees improved profits, but faces headwinds from higher bunkers
  • DSME reports losses after Romanian yard disposal
  • Japan complains to WTO over South Korean shipbuilding aid
  • UK seeks to steer autonomous vessel evolution
  • Changing roles at CEDA's Marine Strategy Navigation Group
  • Petrolimex applies to wind up Brightoil's Singapore unit

The Loadstarweb site
NOVEMBER 14, 2018
  • 'A quarter of solid growth on the top line' for APMM
  • 'Air freight always benefits from chaos', but Cargologicair must wait and see
  • Ambitions for more rail freight between China and Russia are on track
  • Container shipping and charity set their combined sights on 'greener' seas
  • Revitalised Panama Canal now eyes expansion of port and logistics capacity
  • XPO Logistics appoints Patrick Oestreich as SVP for strategic sales
  • WFS opts for ex-Emirates veteran Duncan Watson as new commercial VP
  • 40 delivered, but Amazon seeks more aircraft
  • Supply Chain Radar: AP Møller Mærsk Group Q3 out, all eyes on Twill
  • Supply Chain Radar: A Deutsche dilemma - how DB funding will impact Schenker
  • Supply Chain Radar: does CEVA's Q3 update make a counterbid by DSV less likely?

Marine Logweb site
NOVEMBER 14, 2018
  • VIDEO: NYK unveils emissions-free concept ship
  • Vessel Incidental Discharge Act passes Senate by 94-6 vote
  • Japan files WTO complaint on Korean shipbuilding subsidies
  • Greek shipowners opt for Lang Tech scrubbers
  • Detyens Shipyards awarded $10 million MSC contract
  • VIDEO: Damen Curaçao commissions new Panamax floating dock
  • Thrustmaster acquires controlling interest in Blue Thruster
  • Conversion to batteries creates world's largest emissions-free ferries

Lloyd's Listweb site
NOVEMBER 14, 2018
  • Shipping offers cautious welcome to outline Brexit plan
    UK Chamber of Shipping urges politicians not to obstruct progress, while Nautilus union highlights risks to future employability of British...
  • Seanergy clinches leaseback refinancing with Cargill
    Greece-based capesize owner Seanergy has unveiled a landmark transaction to refinance one of its vessels with Cargill, which has acquired...
  • Epic Gas expects 6% growth in LPG volumes
    Epic Gas chief executive says he will not be investing in scrubbers since his fleet's fuel consumption is low
  • Maersk turns focus to capacity management
    Slower steaming as fuel costs rise will help Maersk improve schedule reliability and vessel utilisation
  • MPCC orders five scrubbers with option for 50 more
    Oslo-listed feeder specialist says it sees 'significant interest' from charterers for scrubber-fitted vessels and is in well-advanced negotiations for mid-...
  • Hong Kong policy address rekindles hope for maritime growth
    Hong Kong chief executive Carrie Lam's second policy address, delivered last month, is unprecedented for its focus on maritime measures...
  • Naval vessel sinks following collision with tanker
    Several wires had been attached to the frigate to prevent it from drifting
  • Hyundai Merchant Marine's losses widen on high fuel costs
    South Korea-based carrier says it will speed up moves to acquire megaships and terminals backed by recently secured funding
  • Daily Briefing
    Standard Asia sets out tie-up benefits for Ping An clients | IEA sees Asia dominating energy demand by 2040 |...
  • INTTRA survey calls for liner shipping standardisation
    The inability to share data and interoperate across the supply chain is the root cause of many issues for the...
  • Maersk earnings rise in third quarter of the year
    Integration of transport and logistics businesses begins to pay off as revenues rise
  • Nam Cheong exits restructuring with return to profit
    Stable outlook seen from Petronas jobs and brownfield projects
  • Global Ship Lease fixes feeder ship with CMA CGM
    Global Ship Lease, created by a $1bn spin-off from CMA CGM, is in the process of merging with Poseidon Containers
  • ICS's Poulsson sees challenges to global trading order
    More than half of global shipping demand now comes from China and the emerging markets

The Journal of Commerceweb site
NOVEMBER 14, 2018
  • APM Terminals responds to NY-NJ port congestion
  • Low-sulfur bunker clauses bring clarity to project shippers
  • Public grant to speed Krishnapatnam rail project
  • Container lines signal more capacity restraint in 2019
  • Houston ending extended port gates
  • Maersk reports profit despite fuel costs; HMM doesn't

TradeWindsweb site
NOVEMBER 14, 2018
  • Morgan Stanley scraps Enderby Wharf plan
    New York-based investment bank shelves plan for cruise terminal on Thames River over voiced pollution concerns.
  • Cargill takes Seanergy Maritime stake as leaseback deal closes
    Trader takes stock in capesize specialist as part of leaseback transaction for a single vessel.
  • AP Moller-Maersk chief strikes takeovers and big boxship orders off the menu for 2019
    Clear statements on capital expenditure continue spending narrative from Soren Skou
  • Banks: Scrubber financing is 'very risky'
    Lenders say they need to be 'very careful' in providing money for exhaust gas scrubber installation projects.
  • Poten offers note of caution as LNG spot market runs hot
    High-riding spot rates for LNG carriers easily come back down to earth, Poten & Partners has warned. "Economics, as we know, is at the margin and small changes in the amount of exports that go to Asia will make large changes in the spot rates," Poten's Jefferson Clarke told Marine Money attendees on Wednesday. Sinokor cans demolition ship sale as LNG rates hold strong Spot rates for LNG carrier
  • Nova and Algoma form bulker joint venture
    Canadian and Swiss owners team up to operate four cargoships from Lugano.
  • Sovcomflot strikes $149m loan for LNG carrier
    Facility with three existing lenders is the latest in a line of new loans for the Russian company this year.
  • Sea Consortium orders boxship double
    Singapore owner inks deal for two vessels in China.
  • OSM Maritime Group secures deal to manage five Transpetro shuttle tankers
    OSM Maritime Group has secured a deal to manage five shuttle tankers for Transpetro in a move that will double its fleet in the sector, sources said. The Bjorn Tore Larsen-backed company, in which Oaktree Capital Management is now a major shareholder, has taken on full technical management of the quintet, which are trading in Brazil. Oaktree takes big stake in shipmanager OSM Geir Sekkesaeter s
  • Diamantidis companies order 10 scrubbers plus options
    Marmaras and Delta to fit exhaust cleaners on bulkers and an aframax.
  • Algoma to bank $85m for cancelled bulkers
    Owner tore up contracts for four ships at struggling Uljanik Group.
  • Capesizes' fourth-quarter outlook dims amid Chinese demand and BHP disruption
    BHP train derailment triggers doubts over capesize market strength as the supposed fourth-quarter rally is failing to materialise
  • Mystic adds two cruiseship newbuilds with seven more to come
    Portuguese owner returns to WestSea Viana yard for expedition vessels.
  • Novatek ships first Yamal LNG to CNOOC
    Russian producer sends Arc7 carrier through NSR to China in 20 days.
  • Hesnes lifts profits despite 'challenging' market
    Norwegian firm says it is satisfied with its financial performance.
  • Vrontados linked to purchase of Greek-owned kamsarmax bulker
    Likely buyer emerges after brokers had earlier reported ArcelorMittal as behind the purchase of Capital Management's Olga V
  • Gulf Navigation falls to a loss
    Middle East tanker owner Gulf Navigation has slipped to a loss in the third quarter. The company said the net deficit was AED 2.9m ($0.79m), against an AED 12.36m profit a year ago. Revenue was AED 39.31m from AED 39.09, but operating costs rose by AED 3m and adminstrative expenses were also up.
  • MPCC could fit scrubbers to 55 ships
    Oslo-listed owner buys five kits with 50 options attached.
  • Cargoship sinks with unauthorised passengers
    Russian prosecutor starts probe with three people missing off Russia.
  • Seafarer killed on cargoship in Norway
    Filipino man suffered accident involving wheel loader at Drammen.
  • Torm joins scrubber debate asking where superior options exist right now
    Jacob Meldgaard says scrubbers are no worse than other viable alternatives to meet IMO 2020.
  • HMM eyes IMO 2020 surcharge as loss grows
    Korean owner hit by higher fuel costs in third quarter.
  • Dof Subsea raises $106m in bond sale
    Norwegian OSV owner paying off earlier debt with new issue.
  • Share your thoughts on shipping's great scrubber debate
    Do you agree with Paddy Rodgers or are you team Hamish Norton?
  • Mangalia sale pushes DSME to a loss
    Korean yard turns red in third quarter due to one-off charges.
  • Looming cascade effect may cap peak season reefer rates
    Larger vessels that have been pushed out of the fruit segment are now entering the frozen sector, creating a glass ceiling for traditional trades
  • Moundreas VLCC sale shows upward shift in tanker values
    Greek shipowner has sold a veteran tanker in a transaction showing a firming asset price trend.
  • Daesun clinches Hanil ro-pax newbuild
    Korean yard announces second order this month.
  • AP Moller-Maersk bounces back into the black
    Slimmer operation benefits from higher freight rates and volumes in the third quarter.
  • Singapore panel backs owner in cargo delay row
    Arbitration tribunal rules in favour of shipping company in dispute with charterer over alleged losses.
  • Bertram Rickmers builds private feeder fleet with help of son Clasen
    New chartering company to be formed with commercial responsibility for China boxship newbuildings.
  • Improved LPG market helps push Epic Gas into the black
    Singapore-based LPG specialist says charter rates have improved by 27% year-on-year.
  • Avenir LNG completes $110m private placement
    Shares in Stolt, Golar and Hoegh-backed vehicle set to start trading from Wednesday.
  • Team Tankers suffers loss in third quarter
    Weaker rates take their toll as chemical tanker owner takes more technical management in house.

American Shipperweb site
NOVEMBER 14, 2018
  • Report: U.S. should counteract China's trade practices
    The U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission recommends the U.S. government consider bringing a type of WTO case scarcely used against China.
  • Maersk earnings boosted by Hamburg-Süd acquisition
    Largest container carrier reports a 31 percent increase in revenue and a profit of $360 million in the third quarter.
  • EPA sets course for cleaner trucks
  • California couple fined and jailed for illegal exports
  • Airlines land fines for mishandling U.S. mail
  • FMC reviews 14 OTI license applications
  • Logistics organization ready to provide aid in California
  • Executive Moves: WFS and Port of Oakland

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
NOVEMBER 14, 2018
  • Run rates at China independent refineries hit 8-month highs
  • Abu Dhabi's Bu Hasa oil expansion moves ahead
    Abu Dhabi's expansion of the Bu Hasa oil field moved forward Wednesday with the award of a major contract for the $1.4 billion upgrade to add 100,000 b/d to capacity by the end of the decade.
  • IEA flags return to oil stocks overhang
    Oil stocks in OECD countries likely moved above the five-year average in October and could rise by 700,000 b/d in the fourth quarter as surging US output reduces the need for OPEC crude, the International Energy Agency said Wednesday.
  • Crude settles higher, snapping longest-ever WTI downturn
    Crude futures settled higher Wednesday, ending 12 consecutive days of declines.
  • European FO market supported by loss of Iranian barrels, tight supply
    The loss of Iranian fuel oil exports is supporting the high sulfur fuel market as Saudi Arabia compensates for the disappearance of Iran in the oil market by exporting its crude and instead running fuel oil in its power generation plants, boosting demand for imports from Europe.
  • BIMCO adopts two bunker clauses to aid compliance with IMO 2020 rule
    It is very important that the new sulfur clauses are ready to allow to prepare ahead of January 1, 2020, Eckhardt said.
  • FUTURES: Crude down as OPEC revised demand growth lower in 2019
    The demand growth forecast was revised down for the fourth straight month amid global economic development uncertainties.
  • IMO 2020 expected to tighten jet fuel market in medium term
    The futures market has already begun to reflect a consensus of a tighter aviation fuel market in 2020, a strategist said.
  • TANKERS: Tight tonnage pushes Black Sea Suezmaxes to highest since mid-2015
    Many charterers are looking at Mediterranean grades as a replacement for Iranian crude volumes.

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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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