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April 19, 2018
Sched Netweb site
  • Long Beach box growth tops, LA still bigger, but gap closes
  • Cosco Shipping Ports quarterly volume up 15pc to 22.7 million TEU
  • Container shipping faces mixed outlook: AlixPartners report
  • US surface shippers return to 3PLs in face of truck shortage
  • Port of Virginia throughput up 8.7pc in March, ending weak start to year
  • Seaspan Shipyards opens in Vancouver as part of government initiative
  • Port of Osaka hails Wan Hai's maiden voyage of its multi-call Japan-Singapore loop
  • Russian-led bank: China-EU intermodal to grow 71.7pc within 2 years
  • Mumbai's JNPT annual throughput tops a record 4.8 million TEU
  • Portuguese-flagged 1,284-TEUer collides with pier near Paris
  • Air France seeks to end to strikes as negotiating strategy
  • Trump to probe US Mail finances as Amazon, eBay pay too little
  • Arrangements for UK air carriers post Brexit probed by CBI report

Exim Indiaweb site
APRIL 18, 2018
  • CMA CGM reaffirms commitment towards protecting the environment
  • Piracy records increase around West Africa in 2018
  • APM Terminals launches integrated cold chain solutions
  • Container volumes facilitate best quarter ever for Antwerp port
  • Neeraj Bansal felicitated by Rotary Club of Bombay Central for contribution towards 'ease of doing business' initiatives
  • NSIGT docks vessel with highest draught at JN Port
  • Nitin Gadkari sets award & construction targets for Road Ministry
  • Six more states to roll out intra-state e-Way Bill from April 20
  • Topline to flatline this fiscal for CFSs, says analysis
  • Defence equipment export target fixed at INR 35,000 cr. by 2025: Minister

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Gold on the runway
  • Germany: billions more from HGV tolls
  • Enhancing safety, efficiency and service
  • Go "see through" with Pamyra
  • Air Partner discovers financial leak
  • Turkish Cargo increases February volumes by 38%
  • First electric only MHC from Liebherr
  • TIR goes live in Pakistan
  • Third urban logistics area in Paris
  • Head for ECU Worldwide key region
  • APL extends CP1 service
  • Air Asia X ends Iran service
  • Launch of first private cross-border rail service
  • China opening market to Airbus and Boeing
  • New branch in Los Angeles
  • Newly minted CEO for Saudia Cargo
  • New breakbulk terminal for port of Nanaimo

IHS Maritimeweb site
APRIL 18, 2018
  • Ports urged to take greater role in reducing shipping emissions
  • Cargo growth drives up BLG profits
  • Seadrill to exit Chapter 11 in two to three months
  • Hyundai Mipo Dockyard seeks voluntary retirements
  • South Korean shipowners invited to apply for newbuilding funding
  • Butane leak from VLGC, tanker collision in Singapore waters
  • Grand China Logistics-linked company sells off fleet
  • VLCC scrap sales slow as prices soften
  • Hull underwriters warn of changing priorities for salvage

The Loadstarweb site
APRIL 18, 2018
  • Russia agrees to extend rights of US carriers to use its airspace
  • Top-heavy growth in container tonnage sparks overcapacity concerns
  • Dachser reports record revenues, with global forwarding the star performer
  • New CSX chief upbeat after a positive first quarter with the US railroad
  • APM Terminals opens state-of-the-art South India cool chain facility
  • Michael Odenwald new chairman of the board at Deutsche Bahn
  • FedEx president and CEO Michael Ducker to retire in August
  • Port of Antwerp hails its "best-ever" quarter
  • Amazon in talks with airline Azul for shipping to Brazil
  • Kerry Logistics names new MD freight forwarding and global air executive director

Marine Logweb site
APRIL 18, 2018
  • Ports of LA and Long Beach offer emissions reduction funding
  • Christening marks another world first for Desgagnés
  • Next gen LNG carrier named in Nagasaki
  • ABS reports continued solid performance
  • With 2020 sulfur cap nearing, ExxonMobil to roll-out compliant fuels
  • Electric-powered boats help clean-up Chinese waterway
  • Damen delivers third Shoalbuster to Kasmortransflot
  • Scrubbers: the "sensible option" for sulfur cap compliance
  • Seadrill set to exit Chapter 11 bankruptcy

Lloyd's Listweb site
APRIL 18, 2018
  • Capesize rates rebound 44% on week as disruptions are resolved
    Temporary disruptions that hampered exports in March should all be resolved in the coming month, leading to higher exports at...
  • Dynagas LNG slashes dividend, stock promptly drops
    Gas carriers owner cuts dividend to focus on growth projects
  • Ports have role to play in decarbonising shipping
    The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development's International Transport Forum suggests that vessel port fees should be directly linked to...
  • Flex LNG charters 2018-built tanker to Enel for one year
    The Oslo-listed owner is understood to have fixed at a high price of $80,000 per day, says Fearnley Securities
  • Mehrotra unveils six-VLCC masterplan
    Industry veteran bets on narrow spread between secondhand price of old tonnage and scrapped value in a short-term asset play
  • Graham Porter drives new ship finance vehicle to meet needs of smaller owners
    Former Seaspan directors Graham Porter and Gerry Wang are working together again on a number of new business ventures
  • Sinokor acquires 30 feederships in wake of Vroon shake-up
    Erstwhile Bremer Landesbank recovery vessels heading East, after Dutch operator goes into restructuring, while European bargain hunters miss out
  • China's coal ban may add to pressure on panamax rates
    Panamax rates might be under strain over the next a few weeks, but could rebound with port congestion and foreign...
  • Scrappage slowdown threatens fragile boxship charter market
    If scrapping fails to pick up in the remainder of 2018, a supply glut could be on the cards
  • Cracking the glass ceiling and falling through the cracks
    There should be stricter policies to tackle harassment issues on board, says Captain Radhika Menon
  • From propellers to propulsion: a shipbuilding engineer is born
    Engineer is now turning her attention to optimising port-to-port connectivity
  • Crew member missing after fire in offshore vessel off east Malaysia
    Search and rescue efforts are being conducted while the vessel is being monitored
  • China's demand for steel forecast to fall by 2% next year
    Despite the forecast China contraction, global steel demand is expected to reach 1.62bn tonnes in 2018

The Journal of Commerceweb site
APRIL 18, 2018
  • US Southeast ports expand intermodal rail reach
  • US Gulf ports analysts see substantial volume growth, absent trade war
  • Dedicated contract services, higher rates drive J.B. Hunt
  • Rotterdam barge congestion still causing up to 72-hour delays
  • Maersk extends India cold chain network, adds Chennai facility
  • US Gulf ports poised for Latin America trade rebound
  • After sharpest European growth, Barcelona port set for strong year

TradeWindsweb site
APRIL 18, 2018
  • Norwegian Cruise Line set to rebuy shares
    Miami-based cruise major's board okays $1bn share repurchase programme.
  • Dynagas LNG payout cut to save capital
    Cost of equity was seen as too high at older dividend payout, but analyst says company's path is 'murky.'
  • Awilco set to add to containership tally
    Market newcomer is in the process of securing $11.5m acquisition.
  • Capesize rates given a boost from Brazil
    Market jumps almost 20% as Brazilian miners look to bolster exports.
  • Brokers fix attention on Scorpio Tankers medium range pair
    Vessels being sold by Clarksons and Fearnley being linked to Singaporean owner.
  • MSC to comply with latest US sanctions list
    Geneva-based containership owner will be part of the growing list of shipping firms disavowing oligarch businesses.
  • Sinokor linked to fleet of 30 Vroon feeder boxships
    Deal touted as part of Nord/LB's ongoing efforts to reduce its shipping portfolio
  • Boxship scrapping could sink to lowest since 2011
    Alphaliner cuts estimates for 2018 after slow start to the year for containership demolition.
  • Diana Shipping confirms Cargill deals
    US-listed boxship owner enters into new time-charter contract with Cargill International while extending charter on capesize with Swiss commodities giant.
  • Is Hunter set to make a killing on VLCC project?
    Tanker venture makes sense on value but emissions laws add extra dimension, Clarksons Platou Securities says.
  • Genting prepares to exit NCL
    Hong Kong cruiseship group seeks to sell remaining stock worth $168m.
  • SD tipped as prime takeover target
    Clarksons Platou thinks well-placed PSV owner could do a deal - at a premium.
  • Sohmen-Pao opts for careful approach to digital age
    BW Group chairman Andreas Sohmen-Pao says a well-thought out approach, first focusing on performance management, is his company's way forward in the digital age.
  • Grindrod sells bunker tanker division
    Empowerment group WOESA buys South African owner's three-ship fleet.
  • StealthGas chief talks dividend, buybacks and scrubbers
    Harry Vafias surveys the scene after Nasdaq-listed owner closes major newbuilding project.
  • Car carrier crunches tug in South Africa
    Probe launched after Hoegh Autoliners-chartered ship hits berthed vessel in Durban.
  • Japanese traders ask Rusal to halt shipments
    US sanctions against Russian producer prompts action from buyers.
  • Concordia tankers to gather microplastics data
    Swedish marine institute to fit device on ships to assess impact on wildlife.
  • JP Morgan lowers capesize recovery expectations
    Bank cuts forecasts for 2018 and 2019 with higher figure penciled in for 2020.
  • Samsung pushes back drillship delivery
    Korean yard agrees to 15-month delay, but adds $25m to price.
  • Chinese owner lines up supramax quartet
    Four ships expected to be sold almost a year after being taken over from Marenave.
  • ONE considers order for six ULCs
    Japanese boxship giant considering deal for 20,000-teu vessels.
  • Court confirms Seadrill's $9bn restructuring
    Fredriksen drillship company expected to emerge from Chapter 11 within three months.
  • Flex LNG fixes newbuilding to Enel
    John Fredriksen company secures up to two years of work for second LNG carrier.
  • NextDecade expands global footprint into Asia
    Texas firm also names Shell LNG veteran James MacTaggart as head of regional marketing.
  • Platts to launch Oz-Japan panamax implied freight rate
    Agency proposes using Hay Point, Australia, to Qingdao, China TCE assessment as basis for new route.
  • China LNG boom to continue for owners
    Gap between shall gas output and energy demands will have to be filled by imports, says analyst.
  • Rio Tinto post higher ore and bauxite shipments
    Productivity improvements and fewer weather disruptions help Aussie mining giant shift more cargo

American Shipperweb site
APRIL 18, 2018
  • House committee clears export control bill
    The House Foreign Affairs Committee on Tuesday cleared legislation that would statutorily authorize the Commerce and State departments to c...
  • Countdown on for warehouse drone launch
    The supply chain company Geodis and Delta Drone said their small drones will be operational in warehouses by the end of the year. Geodis a...
  • Spaceport of Los Angeles?
    SpaceX plans to build the Big Falcon Rocket that it eventually wants to use to send spacecraft to Mars at a former shipyard in the Port of ...
  • CSX reports nearly double net earnings
    CSX posted record first quarter 2018 net earnings of $695 million, up from $362 million for the first quarter of 2017, the company reported...
  • Ag secretary slams 'ludicrous' sorghum duty
    The U.S. government, along with the nation's sorghum producers, are questioning the basis for China's decision to impose a 178.6 percent an...
  • Executive Moves: Premium Transportation Logistics and Wolfe Research
    Toledo, Ohio-based Magnate Worldwide has appointed Jeff Curry president of Premium Transportation Logistics , the company's ground expedit...
  • EU builds case against metals tariffs
    The EU on Monday requested safeguard consultations at the World Trade Organization with the United States over its Section 232 global tarif...
  • J.B. Hunt misses on Q1 earnings
    J.B. Hunt Transport Services Inc. grew its net earnings 15 percent year-over-year in the first quarter of 2018 to $118.1 million, according...
  • XPO expands North American headcount
    XPO Logistics added about 5,000 jobs to its North American supply chain network during the first quarter of the year, a company spokesperso...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
APRIL 18, 2018
  • EIA weekly data shows across-the-board stock draws
    US crude stocks saw a surprise draw last week, while gasoline and distillate inventories both fell by more than was anticipated, data from the Energy Information Administration showed Wednesday.
  • White House aims for Pompeo confirmation as secretary of state next week
    The White House is pushing the Senate to confirm CIA Director Mike Pompeo as secretary of state next week and is prepared to support the nomination even if the Senate Foreign Relations Committee does not vote to recommend him, according to two key advisers.
  • Oil surges after EIA data shows unexpected crude draw
    The oil complex rallied Wednesday lifting crude futures to three-year highs after weekly US inventory data showed a surprise decline in crude stocks and larger-than-expected draws in gasoline and distillates. NYMEX May crude settled $1.95 higher at $68.47/b.
  • External: Praxis Energy Agents S.A
  • Shell plans to make 0.5% sulfur bunkers announcement in 'around October'
    Global oil producer Shell plans to announce this autumn around October its new 0.5% sulfur bunker fuels for shipowners to use after sulfur limits are tightened in 2020, a company representative told S&P Global Platts Wednesday.
  • Carriage ban on non-compliant HSFO bunker fuel remains on track: IBIA
    There is also more clarity on the amended text for Regulation 14.
  • BP reveals specifications for two possible 0.5% sulfur bunker blends
    Little information has so far emerged about refiners' plans for 0.5% sulfur marine fuels in 2020, despite growing concerns about their compatibility and stability.
  • External: Marine Bunkering(Rotterdam)B.V.
  • Lukoil plans to produce up to 480,000 mt/year of 0.5% sulfur bunker fuel
    The company's figures for its production plans are "very rough" and subject to change as Lukoil learns more about its Russian competitors' plans.

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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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