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April 18, 2018
Sched Netweb site
  • Long Beach box growth tops still bigger than LA's, but gap closes
  • OOCL cancels A-E sailings in response to mainland's May Day holiday
  • South Carolina ports up 4pc to a record 199,659 TEU in March
  • Sino-US trade talks said to have stalled on thorny high-tech issues
  • Prince Rupert cuts dwell time, clears obstruction, restores productivity
  • Oakland slips 2.9pc in March to 193,341 TEU on Chinese New Year
  • Persian Gulf faces overcapacity risk with too many terminals: Ti study
  • China's billions upgrade Pakistan's crumbling railway infrastructure
  • GOP congressman brings in trucking bill to mitigate stringent HOS rules
  • Alibaba-backed Malaysian FTZ makes US$13.5 million in sales this year
  • Shipowners turn screws on carriers as charter market tightens
  • Hong Kong airport cargo dips in March but still remains world top performer
  • LAX cargo up 8.1pc to 2.16 million tonnes, breaking all-time 2000 record
  • Delta quarterly cargo sales soar 23.9pc to US$202 million - best since 2015
  • Anchorage moves up from 6th to 5th place in world cargo rankings
  • Early Easter, late Lunar New Year means flat growth at Frankfurt Airport

Exim Indiaweb site
APRIL 17, 2018
  • Allcargo Logistics' subsidiary ECU Worldwide appoints Rene Wernli as Regional CEO
  • DNV GL launches alternative fuels white paper
  • New Indonesia to Singapore / Malaysia service to be launched
  • APSEZ inks long-term LNG regasification agreement with IOC at Dhamra Port
  • Essar Ports looks to expand Hazira port capacity this fiscal
  • KPCT almost doubles throughput in 2017-18
  • Nitin Gadkari announces new highway alignment between Delhi & Mumbai
  • Nitin Gadkari emphasises on need for reduction in logistics costs to increase exports
  • TCI & Insurance Institute of India release joint report on the insurance requirements of India's logistics & warehousing sector
  • Thought paper calls for integrated end-to-end logistics to enhance efficiencies
  • Commerce & Industry Minister launches digital platform for MSME exporters
  • World Bank sees India growing at 7.3 pc in 2018

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Laredo quite a hotspot
  • US short line railroad wins three awards at one go
  • New crane for port of Genoa
  • Sonoco Thermosafe signs with Cathay Pacific
  • Baker for Geodis in USA
  • Honold banking on solar power
  • Funds to support US freight projects
  • LAX breaks 18 year old cargo record
  • New distribution centre in Saudi desert
  • Two global heads for Kerry Logistics in Asia
  • Green power for container transporters
  • Good times for Savannah
  • Another comeback at Volga-Dnepr
  • Volga-Dnepr Group has big plans for Leipzig
  • Camion Transport expanding in western Switzerland
  • Railway hauls 80 million t of goods
  • CMA CGM commits to Nigeria

IHS Maritimeweb site
APRIL 17, 2018
  • Nord LB ahead of plan in portfolio clean-up
  • South American west coast ports boosted by domestic growth
  • Indian refinery and petrochemicals complex holds huge promise for Bahri
  • SITC International reports higher first-quarter profits
  • NYK Line to issue USD93.5 million in green bonds
  • PIL swings to profit on improved market conditions
  • Polaris and Daelim may jointly order VLOCs
  • Hyundai HI sees LNG carriers as growth engine

The Loadstarweb site
APRIL 17, 2018
  • Volga-Dnepr to pull out of NATO airlift contract for AN-124 capacity
  • Agility's Shipa Freight joins the ranks of the online booking platforms
  • Lynne Embleton interview: new products take off in a busy first year at IAG Cargo
  • Analysis: Damco a prime takeover target if Hapag-Lloyd looks for a forwarder
  • Hapag-Lloyd explores priority baggage concept for container shipping
  • Investor Gatemore pushes for break-up of logistics firm Wincanton
  • Hyperloop could be up and running in Europe this year

Marine Logweb site
APRIL 17, 2018
  • Lürssen awards Civmec significant Australian OPV contract
  • With Exmar on board, ballast-free LNG carrier project enters Phase II
  • Crowley completes acquisition of SeaRiver tanker trio
  • Ingalls awarded $27 million for DDG 51 follow yard services
  • DNV GL issues white paper on alternate fuels
  • Fjord1 orders Rolls-Royce Autocrossing system for more ferries
  • Queen Elizabeth 2 finally set to open as Dubai hotel
  • MAN Diesel & Turbo to power 11 MSC mega-box ships
  • Monitoring scrubber wash water just got easier

Lloyd's Listweb site
APRIL 17, 2018
  • VLGC collides with aframax tanker off Singapore, leaking butane
    The MPA says there is no risk to shipping and no reported injuries to crews but both ships have sustained...
  • ExxonMobil to supply low sulphur fuels in 2020
    Ports in Northwest Europe, the Mediterranean and Singapore will provide sulphur-cap-compliant fuels
  • Cargill's new grains terminal in Ukraine to aid long-haul trades
    The terminal will be operated by food giant Cargill, which has a 51% share in the project while local firm...
  • Nord/LB cuts shipping portfolio by almost 30%
    German bank shifts focus from commercial shipping to ferries and cruises as portfolio falls to €12.1bn
  • Gender pay gap
    Companies based in the UK with more than 250 employees were legally obliged to report their gender pay gap by...
  • Nigeria's 30-ship tanker fleet project faces challenges
    Nigeria can benefit from a national tanker fleet but political will is required to make the project a reality
  • Maersk and MSC block business with blacklisted Russians
    The US Treasury imposed sanctions earlier this month in response to alleged election meddling and what it calls "malign activity"
  • Argentina's soya woe is Brazil's gain
    Argentina focuses on exporting processed soyabean meal rather than raw beans, and has been forced to top up domestic supplies...
  • Britain's world-class ship's officers underpin maritime credentials
    The UK has increased funding for cadet training in recognition of the need to retain seafaring skills
  • A day in the life of... Alex Chinchen, Associated British Ports divisional port manager
    From marine conservationist to ABP divisional port manager
  • Buoyant PIL expects more after it posts a profit for 2017
    Shipping volumes and average freight rates rose by about 11.6% and 9.4% respectively
  • NYK to issue close to $100m of green bonds in industry first
    NYK will also participate in a shipping industry working group to be formed by the Climate Bonds Initiative

The Journal of Commerceweb site
APRIL 17, 2018
  • Vancouver stakeholders invest to prevent 2018 congestion repeat
  • US rail service delays spark frustration from shippers, lawmakers
  • NY-NJ port works to secure logistics workforce
  • US exports decline - even before China tariff impact
  • 3PLs hope JNPT speedy import customs change attracts shippers
  • US truck shippers urged to seek 'mutually assured' capacity in contracts

TradeWindsweb site
APRIL 17, 2018
  • Scorpio Bulkers refinances ultramax
    New York-listed bulker owner will offload 61,300-dwt SBI Tango (built 2015) in sale-and-leaseback deal with Japanese entity.
  • Exmar joins hunt for ballast-free ships
    Diversified energy shipping concern will take part in consortium aimed at a new design for LNG carriers.
  • ExxonMobil readies release of 2020 bunkers
    US-based integrated oil companies is one of the few oil majors to invest in needed upgrades for IMO-ready fuel.
  • Tug owner sued for Great Lakes pipeline damage
    Michigan's attorney general alleges that the anchor to a Vanenkevort Tug and Barge-owned tugboat damaged electric and petroleum lines on the bottom of Lake Huron.
  • NS United paying $9m to drop charter early
    Japanese bulker owner reaches deal to re-deliver ship brought in during rising market.
  • Cargill paying more to extend Diana charter
    Trader keeps Greek owner's Santa Barbara at $20,250 per day.
  • NYK selling shipping's first green bonds
    Japanese owner to use $93m proceeds to fund eco-vessels and projects.
  • Queen Sonja picks art for new cruiseship
    Norwegian monarch curating and contributing to display on Hurtigruten's hybrid vessel.
  • Pantheon tanker and Kumiai VLGC crash off Singapore
    Early hours collision off the Lion City as aframax and gas carrier come into contact.
  • Sincere Navigation sees profit fall
    Taiwanese bulker owner hit by revenue drop in 2017.
  • WEB TV: Seafarer missing as research ship burns
    Explosion on Geos off Malaysia also injured two other crew.
  • CDB Leasing resale brace shows stable ultramax pricing
    Brokers say lessor has combined with BG Shipping for Sainty pair.
  • Phoenix expects profit of at least $2m
    Chinese bulker owner forecasts jump of up to 269% in first quarter earnings.
  • Nord/LB sheds $5.8bn of shipping loans
    German lender returns to profit in 2017 as provisions slashed to $1.22bn.
  • GOL Offshore AHTS trio sold for scrap
    Indian recycler Priya Blue said to have acquired three laid-up OSVs.
  • Lackluster capesize market leads Morgan Stanley to cut estimates
    Analyst Fotis Giannakoulis lowers forecast after slow start to 2018.
  • Braemar ACM hires David Collins in senior tanker post
    Former Clarksons VLCC chartering chief to return to the fray at rival shop next month.
  • Goldenport in the money on Pangaea bulker deal
    Greek owner sells bulker for more than twice what it paid for the vessel two years ago.
  • PetroVietnam eyes $500m bond sale
    Tanker and LPGC owner also plotting divestment of subsidiaries.
  • Banks block ABG Shipyard bid again
    Creditors reject second offer from steel group Liberty House.
  • Pacific International Lines returned to profit in 2017
    Singapore containership owner reverses year ago loss on increased revenue and container sales.
  • South Koreans miss out on $1bn BP FPSO
    Hyundai Heavy Industries looks to have lost out to Chinese competition for offshore newbuilding.
  • SITC International sees stronger start to 2018
    Chinese intra-Asian containership operator reports an uptick in revenue and freight rates.
  • USCG set to ease burden of marine casualty reporting
    Fewer casualty reports and crew members completing drug and alcohol testing can be expected.
  • Kim Heng fixes AHTS in spot market
    Singapore offshore player has now secured fresh employment for three ex-Swiber vessels.

American Shipperweb site
APRIL 17, 2018
  • Dachser's revenues soar in 2017
    Dachser posted record gross revenues of 6.12 billion euros (U.S. $7.57 billion) in 2017, a 7.2 percent increase from the prior year, the co...
  • project44 snares new funding round
    The freight transportation technology provider project44 said Tuesday it has garnered $35 million in new funding from a collection of ventu...
  • BIS nominee 'well-equipped to lead export enforcement'
    Senate Banking Committee Chairman Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, on Tuesday expressed support for Jeffrey Nadaner, President Donald Trump's nominee t...
  • NWSA container throughput slips following Lunar New Year
    The Northwest Seaport Alliance (NWSA) ports of Seattle and Tacoma saw their combined container volumes drop 9.6 percent to 302,516 TEUs in M...
  • Information security rough going for Surface Transportation Board
    The House Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines and Hazardous Materials received testimony Tuesday morning...
  • Côte d'Ivoire cashew industry nets World Bank loan
    The World Bank last week approved a $200 million loan to help Côte d'Ivoire increase cashew productivity and quality and promote the cashew...
  • Port of L.A. volumes recede in March
    The Port of Los Angeles handled 577,865 TEUs of containerized cargo in March, a 26.7 percent decline from the same 2017 period, according t...
  • Agility integrates freight services online
    Dubai-based third-party logistics provider Agility has launched an integrated online service that allows shippers to obtain rate quotes and...
  • Executive Moves: UPS, Geodis and ECU Worldwide
    UPS appoints president of U.S. operations, while Geodis picks vice president of U.S. sales and ECU Worldwide names regional CEO for India, t...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
APRIL 17, 2018
  • VLGC collides with Trafigura's tanker in Singapore
    Trafigura time-chartered the Aframax tanker.
  • North Asian bunker fuel traders cheer China's plan for free trade port at Hainan
    But competition among domestic and regional ports to intensify.
  • Japan's Feb bonded bunker fuel sales slide 1.8% on month to 2.32 mil barrels
    But bunker sales were up 7.6% year on year.
  • ExxonMobil announces first locations to supply IMO 2020-compliant 0.5% sulfur marine fuels
    Northwest Europe, the Med and Singapore to offer fuels.
  • Japan shippers to seek alternatives to fossil fuels for IMO 2050 emission target
    Slow steaming, optimizing cargo shipping arrangements are some options.
  • BP reaffirms commitment to low-carbon future, eyes gas, renewables growth
    "We expect around two thirds of BP's direct emissions will be in countries subject to emissions and carbon policies by 2020," the report said.
  • FUTURES: Oil rises after overnight slump amid bargain hunting
    The geopolitical tensions have by no means evaporated, and could soon ignite a renewed price rally, Commerzbank analysts said.
  • ExxonMobil to launch new cylinder condition monitoring service for vessel efficiency, sulfur checks
    This service will also have the ability to measure the sulfur content of marine fuels.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
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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