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February 21, 2018
Sched Netweb site
  • Hong Kong port box volume rises 9pc to 1.8 million TEU in January
  • CMA CGM to upgrade ASAF connecting Asia with West Africa
  • US Commerce seeks all-country aluminum import tariff that hits China
  • Tax bill hits Rotterdam port profits in an otherwise 'good year'
  • S&P: Bulk shipping poised for recovery this year, but not box trade
  • SeaIntel: Alliance carriers slow to blank sailings in fourth quarter
  • NYK reports possible a US$18.6 million Shanghai embezzlement for car carrier
  • EU regulators fine NYK, Wilhelmsen and other car shipping firms
  • MISC operating profit up 10.2pc to US$693,442 as revenues rise 4.6pc
  • India to Gulf, West Med - OOCL offers new WM3 from March 1
  • Hamburg's boxes slip, blames Russian sanctions and Elbe dredging
  • Hapag-Lloyd ups carbon surcharge for Canada tax on Memphis rail freight
  • Shipowners regain upper hand in charter party talks: Maersk COO
  • Asia Pacific Maritime 2018 held in Singapore from March 14-16
  • Cathay cargo jumps 14.2pc as passenger volume slips 1.9pc in January
  • London Heathrow vehicle collision kills BA engineer, delays flights
  • Nippon Cargo and Singapore Airlines Cargo implement codeshare deal
  • IATA Dallas symposium on perishables, pharma, animals, hazmat March 13

Exim Indiaweb site
FEBRUARY 20, 2018
  • Maersk India's comment on the govt's recent proposal to consider alternate modes of transport like electric vehicles & hyperloop to bring down India's cost of logistics
  • JBS Academy partners with Gujarat govt to skill upgrade existing personnel working in Customs clearance
  • Twin accomplishments by ACCI in long, heavy haulage
  • Decreasing export growth rate trend should be of major concern to the govt: FIEO President
  • GST had a positive impact on businesses' logistics, shows survey
  • Leading lights to grace CONquest 2018 - Business Forum on Feb. 23 in New Delhi

International Transport Journalweb site
  • On a shopping spree
  • Grant approved to modernise US rail infrastructure
  • Fiege opens flagship store on JD.com
  • Strong H2/2017 despite major challenges
  • Tank farm expansion in Tanjung Priok
  • Scott Perry moves to Suddath Companies
  • JCL Logistics on expansion trajectory
  • CAI International takes great leap forward in 2017
  • Fresh blood at Dachser Sweden
  • Ethiopian adds cool capacity...supports adventurer
  • More space for RGW Express
  • More Austria-Hungary train services coming soon
  • Stepping up supply of 100 m rails to 360,000 t
  • MSC Gate Bremerhaven hails new commander
  • No end to excess capacity, says Seaintel
  • Menzies Macau welcomes Maskargo

IHS Maritimeweb site
FEBRUARY 20, 2018
  • MM's last VLCC joins list of scrap candidates
  • New services herald start of Hamburg Süd integration with Maersk
  • S&P tonnage squeezed as MPC Container Ships strikes again
  • ECSA warns of ports snarl-up if Brexit is not 'frictionless'
  • Annual P&I renewals throw up few surprises
  • DP World plots 67% capacity increase at Jeddah facility
  • Upbeat Golden Ocean sees bright short-term outlook
  • Marine fuel sulphur cap can help tanker demand
  • Insurers warn of third-party cyber thefts
  • Singapore boosts maritime training with SGD12.6 million funding
  • So far, so good in Maersk's container integration journey
  • EMAS Offshore to appeal Oslo delisting
  • Kmarin books VLOCs for Vale contract
  • Person welding during shipbuilding
  • Kitack Lim calls for greater ties between ports and shipping

The Loadstarweb site
FEBRUARY 20, 2018
  • Air freight industry failed its high-paying customers in a fourth quarter of 'complete mayhem'
  • HMM poised to launch independent high-speed Asia-North Europe service
  • Indian government urges air cargo industry to speak out as it readies for a digital revolution
  • GMB union claims it warned KFC that DHL would fail its supply chain
  • Blockchain explained through college basketball
  • New York Shipping Exchange appoints four new board members
  • Supply chain firms win approval to fund degrees from apprenticeship levy schemes
  • British Ports Association warns of post-Brexit customs chaos for UK food supply chains if EU-UK agreements not in place

Marine Logweb site
FEBRUARY 20, 2018
  • Podcast: In a digital age, connectivity is more important than ever
  • Shell inks time charters for two SCF LNG-fueled Aframaxes
  • U.K. sells Royal Navy's flagship to Brazil for $118 million
  • EUR 300 million in financing available for green shipping projects
  • Silver Ships hires Shawn Lobree as Federal Contracts Manager
  • Wärtsilä and Maersk Drilling in 25 year plan for thruster maintenance
  • OSK provides concept design for world's largest RoPax ferries
  • E-certificates already a big hit with DNV GL customers

Lloyd's Listweb site
FEBRUARY 20, 2018
  • Institutional investors eye APM Terminals' asset sales
    APM Terminals is drawing up plans to sell minority stakes in high value port facilities that would raise cash to...
  • K+N cancels container line bankruptcy insurance
    World's top freight forwarder confident that container line crisis over with no more corporate casualties likely
  • Shell charters two dual-fuelled aframax tankers from Sovcomflot
    Energy major will also supply LNG bunkering to the two ice-class ships
  • Boris Nachamkin, top shipping banker, dies in US
    Shipping deal luminary spent 36 years with Bankers Trust, many of them as head of global shipping for the bank...
  • Global LNG trades to more than double by 2040, says BP
    US will hike exports while emerging Asia and Europe increase imports, according to BP Energy Outlook 2018
  • Maersk seeks to simplify shipping process
    In a further move towards being an integrated transport logistics provider, the Danish giant aims to replicate the door-to-door model...
  • Ecsa calls for post-Brexit trade certainty
    Shipowners are concerned about border disruptions, movement of people and market access, says lobby group
  • Diana Containerships posts larger fourth-quarter loss
    Greece-based owner's revenues rise compared with previous year
  • Britannia and London Club highlight gains in 'tranquil' P&I renewal round
    Two clubs trumpet success in winning news business
  • Europe will be 'big loser' in IMO's drive for cleaner bunker fuel
    Paying more for imported diesel while receiving less money for fuel oil could cost $3bn in 2020 alone, and scrubbers...
  • MPC Containers buys 14 more vessels
    Feeder owner will control 58 vessels
  • Maersk biding time on future of Hamburg Süd's bulk and tanker unit
    AP Moller-Maersk chief executive Søren Skou predicts greater consolidation in container shipping, but Danish group's focus is on integration of...
  • Yilport in talks to buy container terminals
    Container terminal operator involved in expansion works at existing terminals
  • NYSHEX adds new board members
    Shipping exchange also establishes a member council to propose recommendations or changes to operations, processes and technology
  • Data Hub: Load Factors
    Supply pressures poised to put the squeeze on transatlantic load factors in 2018
  • This year's crude tankers market may already be a write-off
    Fearnleys analyst paints a bearish picture amid oversupply but says 2019 can be a recovery year
  • Golden Ocean results boosted by 'improving market conditions'
    Norway-based company sees continued improvement in dry bulk rates because of lower fleet growth and more positive sentiment around the...
  • Korea Line signs $604m deal to carry Vale iron ore
    A 25-year contract of affreightment covers transporting iron ore from Brazil to China from January 2020 to June 2045
  • India takes over operations at Chabahar port for 18 months
    The leasing agreement gives operational control of phase one of the Chabahar port development to India
  • Maersk seeks $600m from synergies as it integrates businesses
    Market conditions improving but more consolidation required in container shipping, says chief executive Søren Skou
  • Robust economic growth underpins bullish boxship outlook
    BIMCO chief analyst cites higher global growth forecasts from IMF
  • Korea gets its first mobile app for maritime terms
    The new glossary application covers 3,886 terms used in the maritime sector across the world
  • Dry bulk market may be held back after 2018 by growing orderbook
    There are twice as many vessels scheduled for delivery in 2019 as compared with 2020, says Braemar ACM
  • Singapore invests $10m in training next generation of seafarers
    Funding to be disbursed over a three-year period to Tripartite Nautical and Engineering Training Award Programmes
  • Korea's maritime ministry recruits financial sector executive ahead of national maritime body launch
    Former head of Seoul-based Golden Bridge Investment to assist in setting-up of Korea Ocean Business Corporation as a director and...
  • British ports say Brexit must plan for cross-border environmental health standards
    BPA chief executive Richard Ballantyne highlights possible challenges in handling new environmental health standards inspections at the UK border
  • Baltic Exchange sets benchmark trade for LNG index development
    London-based institution aims to publish weekly index for Asia round-voyage rates, says chief executive Mark Jackson

The Journal of Commerceweb site
FEBRUARY 20, 2018
  • Rising fuel costs amplify US truck, intermodal price pressure
  • ELD rule pressuring tertiary port warehousing markets
  • New service to directly connect Brazil, Colombia to Asia
  • US trucking firms rethink pay to recruit drivers
  • Chittagong seeks shipper tariff rate hike to fund port upgrades
  • Maersk envisions being a 'one-stop shipper shop'
  • NYSHEX adds carrier, BCO executives to board
  • Lack of rail support complicates PSA operations at JNPT

TradeWindsweb site
FEBRUARY 20, 2018
  • AP Moller-Maersk capex numbers spark order expectations
    Forecast for 2019 spending ignites suggestions newbuildings are on the cards.
  • London P&I Club records growth
    Major insurer sees almost 6% uptick in business compared to 2017 renewal.
  • Shell hires duo of SCF's LNG-fueled tankers
    Oil major highlights both use of LNG tankers for petrol trading, as well as its growing LNG bunkering business.
  • Yilport busy with upgrades through 2020
    Yildirim Group subsidiary plans to spend millions on four port projects and buying several ports as it seeks annual double-digit growth.
  • Ardmore sees new asset manager take stake
    Latest ownership filing comes in wake of other asset managers seeking to ride expected products tanker recovery.
  • Kelly Clarkson inspired Maersk cyber attack response
    Soren Skou and chief information officer Adam Banks reveal how container giant has fortified its digital systems after $300m hit.
  • Diana Containerships sees losses widen
    Fourth-quarter saw a better rate environment, and full year results improve. But one-time charge weighs.
  • POSH cuts loss as revenue grows
    OSV rates weaker, but Singapore owner boosted by lower impairments.
  • NYSHEX adds vessel, cargo members to board
    Online freight booking exchange says move is in response to US governmental approval of governance model.
  • GSD considers move into tankers
    Turkish bulker owner says it is seeking a balance to its operations.
  • MOL orders again after dry bulk shake up
    Japanese owner makes return to dry cargo newbuilding arena after two years.
  • MPC Container Ships seals another fleet deal
    Ever-expanding Oslo-listed owner paying $139.5m for 14 more containerships.
  • Investors to pump $50m into Uljanik Shipyard
    Shareholders coming up with cash as part of Croatian yard's restructuring.
  • Hamburg Sud opens up with profit figures
    Maersk takeover means Arnt Vespermann can reveal earnings dating back to 2013.
  • Soren Skou targets further boxship consolidation
    Maersk group CEO says more mergers inevitable as competitors fail to generate return on investment.
  • Wartsila and Maersk Drilling sign 25-year deal
    Finnish group to maintain thrusters on four drillships and three semi-sub rigs.
  • Golden Ocean profit surges in fourth quarter
    Fredriksen-controlled owner rides better bulker markets as revenue from bigger fleet increases.
  • Fearnley analyst predicts 2020 rate boom
    Tanker rates could be heading back to levels not seen since 2007.
  • Great Eastern: no OSV de-merger
    Indian owner sees no benefit in spinning off its offshore shipping business.
  • 'Dream scenario' for hedge funds
    This time round the big money thinks it has timed shipping investments right.
  • Samson Maritime linked to AHTS deal
    Indian owner said to have bought OSV from GOL Offshore.
  • EMAS Offshore to appeal Oslo delisting
    Company says decision not consistent with the progress already made under its restructuring.
  • Korea Line Corp confirms Vale COA deals
    South Korean shipowner says contracts will run until 2045 and are worth over $600m in total.
  • Tufton linked to MCC Transport feederships
    Deal marks London-listed fund's first vessel acquisition since initial public offering.
  • Third quarter profit slips at Singapore Shipping
    PCTC owner hit by higher shore side costs, while it also losses out on currency exchanges.
  • Ehret emerges as buyer of Sea Trucks vessels
    Newly-launched Dubai-based outfit promises more acquisitions in the next few months.

American Shipperweb site
FEBRUARY 20, 2018
  • Southwest Airlines Cargo sets sights on Mexico
    Southwest Airlines Co. plans to begin shipping cargo to select international destinations starting in May, subject to requisite government ...
  • S&P strikes deal to acquire Panjiva
    S&P Global, the parent of Standard & Poor's, said it is set to acquire Panjiva, Inc., a company that provides data on global supply...
  • CP launches new perishables service
    Canadian Pacific Railway (CP) is launching a new perishables shipping service called "CP TempPro." Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd. (CP) has l...
  • Yilport outlines growth ambitions
    Turkey's Yilport Holding has ambitions to grow into one of the 10 largest international container terminal operators by 2025, according to ...
  • NYSHEX adds board members
    The New York Shipping Exchange (NYSHEX), which operates a platform on which shippers and ocean carriers can negotiate so-called "smart" con...
  • Uncertain times call for firm GTM plans
    A new report from American Shipper , BPE Global and the National Customs Brokers and Forwarders Association of America (NCBFAA) details the...
  • Three men indicted for illegal exports to Hizballah
    The U.S. Justice Department said three men were indicted Monday for their role in conspiring to illegally export goods and technology from ...
  • AIIS warns Trump about recommended steel remedies
    American Institute for International Steel (AIIS) Board Chairman John Foster on Monday criticized the Commerce Department's Section 232 rec...
  • Popping open the bubbly
    It's rare to call a group of people dressed in business casual attire sitting in a conference room buoyant. But then it's rare to see a si...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
FEBRUARY 20, 2018
  • Galp targets 150,000 boe/d upstream by 2020
    Portuguese energy company Galp said it aimed to boost upstream production by more than 50% in the next three years largely driven by ongoing production increases from its Brazilian pre-salt holdings.
  • Global oil demand to peak at 110 million b/d before 2040: BP
    Global oil demand will likely peak before 2040 as the renewable energy boom gains pace, sales of electric cars surge and environmental curbs on plastics shrink the role of oil in the global energy mix, according to BP's latest long-term energy outlook.
  • US crude stocks approaching five-year average
    Smaller-than-usual builds in total US crude inventories combined with continued draws at Cushing, Oklahoma, this winter helped NYMEX crude futures find a bottom last week and turn higher.
  • Firmer dollar keeps lid on NYMEX crude below $62/b
    The oil complex was mixed Tuesday, as the US Dollar Index strengthened for the third straight session after dropping last week to a three-year low, limiting the upside for crude futures.
  • External: Praxis Energy Agents S.A
  • WFS to charter four methanol-fueled ships due for delivery in 2019
    The vessels are being built with MAN B&W ME-LGI two-stroke dual fuel engines that can run on methanol, fuel oil, marine diesel oil or gas oil.
  • TRADER NOTE: Senior trader Bernardo Concha leaves ICSM trading Geneva
  • TRADER NOTE: Staff changes seen at product tanker chartering teams
    Martin Madsen, a senior chartering manager with Straits Tankers, will be moving to Houston.
  • Platts to assess crudes on delivered North Asia basis, publish North Sea loading information
    - Rising Asian imports underpin new assessments - North Sea loading information follows pipeline outage
  • Number of bunker alerts issued in 2017 highest since 2014: VPS
    Of the 31 ports requiring a bunker alert release in 2017, 21 were in the Americas, 25 in Europe, seven in the Middle East and five in Asia, VPS said.
  • China's robust appetite for raw materials to boost freight demand: Bimco
    China's imports will play a crucial role in building demand for dry bulkers, tankers and upcoming freight levels.
  • TRADER NOTE: IBIA appoints new chairman, elects new board members
    Michael Green, who was IBIA's Vice Chairman, takes over from Robin Meech of Marine and Energy Consulting.
  • US crude exports in focus as LOOP completes first VLCC loading
    The rise in US oil exports has been a big boon for the tanker markets, giving rise to new routes in the past two years.
  • FUTURES 1: Crude mixed amid Mideast turmoil, profit-taking
    "The gap between Brent and WTI has been slowly widening, so there will be some profit-taking into the week ahead," an OCBC economist said.
  • Speculative length on ICE LSGO drops 26% on the week to 5-month low
    Persisting length in the Northwest European diesel market also weighed on sentiment.
  • Piraeus bunker market subdued amid national holiday
    But barge availibility was heard to be tight until Feb 20, due to increased demand from coastal vessels.

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PORTS
In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Civitavecchia grew by +3.6%
Civitavecchia
In the first half of this year the total was 3.93 million tons (+1.5%)
PORTS
Last month the port of Singapore handled four million containers (+3.1%)
Singapore/Hong Kong
A 1.6% decline was recorded in the port of Hong Kong
COMPANIES
AP Moller Capital to acquire majority stake in Globex Investissement
Copenhagen/Casablanca
ACCIDENTS
Ship hit in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
Crew member of the "Minoan Dignity" dies
PORTS
Last month, freight traffic in the port of Barcelona decreased by -6.5%.
Barcelona
In July, 300,961 containers were handled (-13.2%)
COMPANIES
Abu Dhabi's sovereign wealth fund offers to acquire 100% of AD Ports' capital.
Abu Dhabi
He currently owns a 75.42% stake
PORTS
In the first half of 2026, freight traffic in the port of La Spezia grew by +2.0%
La Spezia
Cargo traffic in Tunisian ports is growing sharply
In the April-June quarter it was 7.4 million tons (+8.8%)
PORTS
The port of Koper reports a 5.6% decrease in quarterly freight traffic
Ljubljana
In June the decline was -18.9%
PORTS
Strait of Hormuz crisis has severe impact on DP World's financial and operating performance
Dubai
PORTS
Container traffic at CK Hutchison terminals fell by -1% in the first six months of 2026.
Hong Kong
Excluding operations in Panama, volumes increased by +5%
PORTS
In the first half of 2026, freight traffic in the port of Hamburg decreased by -3.1%.
Hamburg
Containers amounted to four million TEUs (-3.7%)
SHIPPING
HMM's revenues increased by 29.7% in the second quarter
Seoul
Net profit down, weighed down by lower financial income
SHIPPING
Evergreen's net profit grew by 43.9% in the April-June quarter.
Taipei
Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd benefit from the recovery of the container shipping market
SHIPPING
Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd benefit from the recovery of the container shipping market
Copenhagen/Hamburg
The Danish company reports better quarterly performance than its German partner in Gemini Cooperation
PORTS
Freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado remained stable in the second quarter
Genoa
Passenger numbers drop at both ports
SHIPPING
In the second quarter, Yang Ming recorded a net profit growth of +610.7%.
Keelung
Revenues stable in the first half of 2026
ACCIDENTS
Two ships attacked in the Gulf of Oman and off the coast of Yemen
Southampton
A container ship was reportedly hit by an American helicopter
SHIPPING
The Northern Sea Route is not at all competitive with the sea route through Suez
Basel
Study by two researchers from Mokpo National Maritime University
SHIPYARDS
The auction on August 28 is expected to confirm Rheinmetall-MSC's interest in the Romanian Mangalia shipyard.
Bucharest
In the second quarter, vessel traffic in the Panama Canal grew by +9.6%, but decreased significantly in June
SHIPPING
In the second quarter, vessel traffic in the Panama Canal grew by +9.6%, but decreased significantly in June
Panama/Balboa
The ACP introduces new limitations on vessel draft and does not exclude reductions in the daily number of transits.
CRUISES
Contract with Fincantieri for the construction of a third cruise ship for Crystal is now in force
Monaco/Miami
Delivery is scheduled for 2034
ACCIDENTS
More explosions in the Strait of Hormuz area
Southampton/Tehran
Iran-Oman negotiations continue, but reopening to ship transit still seems a long way off.
SHIPPING
Shipping associations reiterate their opposition to mandatory tolls and tariffs for transiting the Strait of Hormuz.
ACCIDENTS
Two ships attacked in the Red Sea
Southampton/San'a'/New Delhi
Indian vessel "Faize Noore Oliya" sunk, Houthis claim attack on "NCC Wafa"
LOGISTICS
Prologis makes $18.8 billion offer to buy Segro
San Francisco
The combination will create a European giant in the ownership and management of logistics properties
SHIPPING
In the April-June quarter, ONE recorded an improvement in financial performance
Singapore
During the period the fleet transported almost 3.3 million containers (+2.9%)
CRUISES
Global Port Holdings' revenues grew by 27% in the first half of this year.
Istanbul
Gross operating margin up 22%
In the second quarter, naval traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +16.5%
SHIPPING
In the second quarter, naval traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +16.5%
Cairo
In the first half of 2026, growth was +14.0%
SHIPPING
In the second quarter of 2026, the Bosphorus Strait was crossed by 10,082 ships (+0.5%)
Ankara
In the first half of the year, naval traffic decreased by -0.5%
PORTS
A report by the French National Assembly notes the competitive decline of the state's port ecosystem.
Paris
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
In the first half of 2026, FS's freight transport segment recorded a -2.7% drop in operating revenues
Rome
Traffic volumes amounted to approximately 8.8 billion tonne-km (-7.3%)
PORTS
The EU ETS Observatory confirms that the emissions trading system is having a negative impact on EU ports.
Madrid
The proposed corrections are the broadening of the criteria for the designation of neighbouring container transhipment ports and a percentage reduction factor applied to the volume of CO2 emissions from ships.
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings' revenues increased by 4.9% in the second quarter of 2026.
CRUISES
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings' revenues increased by 4.9% in the second quarter of 2026.
Miami
New historical record of passengers embarking on the fleet's ships
SHIPYARDS
Fincantieri's half-year revenues remain stable
Trieste
Net profit increased by 191.4%. New orders fell by 58.5%.
PORTS
In the second quarter, freight traffic in Albanian ports grew by +8.9%
Tirana
SHIPPING
The US think tank Open Markets Institute proposes the establishment of a public container shipping company
Washington
Rao: Today the United States depends on a cartel of six foreign shipping companies
CRUISES
Royal Caribbean reports record revenue for the April-June quarter
Miami
New all-time peak in turnover in the first half of 2026
SHIPPING
In the second quarter, CMA CGM group revenues increased by +19.2%
Marseille/New York/Los Angeles
United Ports Joint Venture with Stonepeak Completed
PORTS
PortXchange: To immediately reduce shipping emissions, we need to focus on ports.
Rotterdam
PORTS
In the port of Trieste, bulk cargo is increasing and miscellaneous goods are decreasing.
Trieste
In the first six months of 2026, traffic in Monfalcone dropped by 24.9%.
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
Fermerci, freight train transport production in Italy could fall to 2015 levels this year.
Rome
Map: We are faced with data that exceeds all expectations.
SHIPYARDS
Indian government approves $7.2 billion in aid for domestic shipbuilding
New Delhi
Strategy adopted today to revitalize the sector
SHIPYARDS
Two Indian shipyards included in the new EU list of ship recycling facilities proposed by the Commission
Brussels/Washington
Satisfaction of ECSA and World Shipping Council
SHIPYARDS
Hyundai and Siemens sign agreement for AI-powered shipbuilding
Washington
The goal is an autonomous manufacturing system in which all processes, including design, production, logistics, inspection and testing, are digitally connected.
ACCIDENTS
African Union condemns attacks on tankers in Red Sea claimed by Houthis
Addis Ababa
Youssouf: The security of Red Sea shipping lanes is of vital strategic importance for Africa
CRUISES
In Genoa, Fincantieri delivered the new cruise ship Explora III to Explora Journeys.
Genoa
"Explora IV" and "Explora V" will follow in 2027 and "Explora VI" in 2028.
PORTS
In the second quarter of 2019, bulk cargo volumes increased while general cargo volumes decreased.
Rotterdam
In the first half of 2026, 212.0 million tonnes of goods were moved (+0.4%)
PORTS
In the second quarter, Spanish ports handled 144.8 million tonnes of goods (+2.9%)
Madrid
Record for conventional goods and containers (in TEU)
COMPETITION
The EU Commission opens an in-depth investigation into the Saipem-Subsea7 merger.
Brussels
Brussels considers the effects of the operation to be particularly critical, especially in the SURF market.
FREIGHT TERMINALS
Medlog (MSC Group) acquires a stake in Interporto Bologna
Bologna
Caliandro: Industrial development that will allow us to achieve our rail freight traffic objectives
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
The Barcelona Port Authority will acquire 40% of Terminal Intermodal de Navarra.
Barcelona
The remaining 60% of the capital will remain with Hutchison Ports Best
In the first half of this year, Chinese seaports handled 5.87 billion tons of cargo (+3.0%).
PORTS
In the first half of this year, Chinese seaports handled 5.87 billion tons of cargo (+3.0%).
Beijing
New historical records for half-yearly and quarterly container traffic
PORTS
Ports of Italy: The issue of competences divides the reform.
Rome
At the Confitarma conference, Rixi defends the new national control room, while experts and operators ask for clarity on the relationships with the AdSPs and on the resources of the new company.
LEGISLATION
The maritime sector is divided between cautious support and criticism over the EU ETS review.
Brussels/Washington/
Copenhagen/Piraeus/Rotterdam
ACCIDENTS
Yet another attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
A tanker was hit and abandoned by the crew.
SHIPPING
ECSA considers the proposed revision of the EU ETS to be a first step, but many others should follow.
Brussels
Raptis: It's a good idea to allocate system revenues at EU and national levels to support sustainable fuels.
PORTS
ESPO: No to lowering the EU ETS application threshold from 5,000 to 400 GRT vessels.
Brussels
Appreciation for measures aimed at reducing evasive ship calls
TRANSPORTATION
T&E welcomes some new proposals from Brussels for the EU maritime ETS
Brussels
The association is more critical of the measures studied by the EU Commission for the aviation sector
SHIPPING
For Assarmatori, the Commission's proposal on the EU ETS is timid, while more courageous measures were expected
Brussels
TRANSPORTATION
EU Maritime ETS: The European Commission partially accepts shipowners' requests.
Brussels
A new €110 million fund for clean fuels, non-permanent exemptions extended to 2035, an IMO deduction mechanism, and crackdowns on "evasive" transshipment ports.
ACCIDENTS
Another ship was hit by a shell in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton/Tampa
US Marines conducted an inspection aboard a sanctioned oil tanker
PORTS
Port of Gioia Tauro: First connection of a large container ship to the cold ironing system
Gioia Tauro
The ship "MSC Mirja" powered with a total power of approximately seven MW
PORTS
In the second quarter of 2026, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2%.
Antwerp
Dry bulk volumes recovered and rolling stock increased. Other sectors declined.
PORTS
COSCO Shipping Ports sets new quarterly and half-year container traffic records
Hong Kong
ACCIDENTS
US forces struck the VLCC Belma sailing towards Iran's Kharg Island.
Tampa
It is operated by the Emirati Max Maritime Solutions which is subject to US sanctions
PORTS
In May, freight traffic in the port of Genoa was stable, while in Savona-Vado it decreased
Genoa
In the first five months of 2026, containers amounted to 1,199,914 TEUs (-2.8%), of which 999,228 (-1.4%) and 200,686 (-9.2%) were handled by the two ports respectively.
CRUISES
Turkey's GIH acquires Royal Caribbean's stakes in Kusadasi and Lisbon cruise terminals
Istanbul
Shareholdings rose to 99.99% and 60% respectively
PORTS
In the first half of the year, Russian ports handled 451.5 million tons of cargo (+5.8%)
St. Petersburg
Record traffic in the second quarter
PORTS
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach dropped 1.7% in July.
Long Beach
In the first seven months of this year, total traffic was 5,758,086 TEUs (+1.2%)
SHIPPING
In the second quarter, RCL recorded an increase in revenues that was outweighed by the increase in operating costs
Bangkok
Net profit down 1.1%
SHIPPING
Danish DFDS's quarterly financial performance improves
Copenhagen
In the April-June quarter, rolling stock transported by the fleet increased by 1.1%. Passengers decreased by 8.9%.
PORTS
Container traffic at HHLA terminals decreased by -8.0% in the second quarter
Hamburg
Revenues increased by 2.5%. Operating costs increased by 5.7%.
COMPANIES
Costa Cruises announces change of management for the Americas region.
Genoa
Jorge Serrano Martín de Vidales will replace Dario Rustico
PORTS
The Livorno Port Authority creates an internal task force for the Darsena Europa project.
Livorno
The aim is to ensure a unified coordination with the commissioner structure that follows the project
INDUSTRY
MSC installs Jotun's proactive hull cleaning system on MSC Daniela
Sandefjord
Combines advanced antifouling technology with robotic inspection and cleaning
SHIPPING
Wan Hai Lines reports a 965.6% increase in quarterly profit
Taipei
The company orders six new 11,000 TEU containerships
PORTS
In the second quarter, cargo traffic in Montenegrin ports decreased by -5.8%
Podgorica
Cargoes to and from Italy dropped by -40.6%
SHIPPING
The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the Grande Pacifico
Naples
The vessel is the first of five new sister PCTCs with a capacity of 9,800 ceu
COMPANIES
In 2025, the Fratelli Cosulich group's revenues amounted to 1.9 billion euros (-11.5%)
Genoa
Net profit of 20.0 million euros (-3.0%)
MOURNING
Maurizio Longo, Secretary General of Trasportounito, has passed away.
Rome
He passed away in Rome after a long illness.
PORTS
Terminal Investment Limited abandons Tercat acquisition
Brussels
It provided for joint control of the Barcelona terminal with Hutchison Ports
PORTS
Work has been completed to activate cold ironing at the Porto Corsini cruise terminal in Ravenna.
Ravenna
PORTS
Acceleration of the redevelopment process for the former CIVAM area in the port of Vibo Valentia Marina
Vibo Valentia
The area will be transformed into new yards for commercial logistics
COMPANIES
Maersk Group sells Maersk Training and Maersk H2S Safety Services
Copenhagen
They will be sold to the US Open Gate Capital, specialized in industrial carve-out operations
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
PORTS
In the April-June quarter, the port of Venice handled 6.3 million tons of goods (-1.2%)
Venice
Cruise passengers down by -15.3%
PORTS
In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna recorded a sharp increase of +10.9%
Ravenna
In the first six months of 2026 the increase was +5.9%
LOGISTICS
DP World acquires six GXO logistics sites in the UK
Dubai
186,000 square meters and 2,000 employees change hands: this is the transfer imposed by the British Antitrust for the acquisition of Wincanton
LOGISTICS
DHL soars in the second quarter, but not everywhere
Bonn
Revenue and EBIT in double digits. Express performed well, while Supply Chain and Post & Parcel Germany fared less well.
SHIPPING
Global Ship Lease reports record quarterly and half-year revenues
Athens
Rising costs impact profits
PORTS
DP World to build temperature-controlled logistics hub in the port of Antwerp
Dubai/Kallo
SHIPPING
GNV will activate a third maritime service to Algeria on Saturday
Genoa
The Civitavecchia-Annaba line will complement the existing routes from Sète to Algiers and Bejaia.
SHIPPING
Danaos Corporation reports quarterly revenue growth of 4.7%.
Athens
The containership segment remains stable. Bulk carriers continue to contribute.
ACCIDENTS
A bulk carrier hit by a shell in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton/London
One crew member is reportedly missing.
PORTS
This year, 800,000 cruise passengers are expected in Messina.
Messina
Passengers make a direct expenditure of almost 16 million euros in the city
PORTS
Container traffic at the Port of New York grew by 1.6% in the second quarter
New York
In the first six months of 2026, 4.43 million TEUs were handled (+0.2%)
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
HZ Cargo and Railtrans form joint venture for intermodal transport
Zagreb
The aim is to activate a traffic of over 500 thousand tons between the ports of Croatia and the markets of Central Europe.
PORTS
ICTSI posts record net income of $363 million (+24.2%) in the second quarter
Manila
ACCIDENTS
Another GasLog vessel hit while leaving the Persian Gulf
Piraeus/Southampton
Damage to the engine room
SHIPPING
Finnlines reports record quarterly revenues
Helsinki
In the April-June period, net profit was 42.9 million euros (+64.7%)
COMPANIES
Spinelli Group approves 2025 sustainability report
Genoa
Production value grew by 5%. New hires increased by 48%.
PORTS
Fabrizio Marilli will be the new secretary general of the Central Adriatic Sea Port Authority.
Ancona
The Management Committee has approved the institution's budget adjustment
PORTS
The Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority has adopted the 2026-2028 Port Plan.
Genoa
Projections for 2028 indicate an increase of approximately 150 employees in the ports of the system
PORTS
The Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Sea Port Authority has approved the budget adjustment change.
Gioia Tauro
It records higher revenues and higher expenses of 1.69 million euros
EDUCATION
One and a half million euros for training in Tuscan ports
Livorno
The Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority has presented its 2026-2028 training plan.
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
Terminali Italia will manage the Orte intermodal terminal starting next year.
Rome
It has approximately 96,000 square meters of yards and three tracks
TRANSPORTATION
Italy and Tunisia sign a collaboration agreement in the transport and logistics sector
Rome
ACCIDENTS
Another Saudi-owned Bahri ship attacked by Houthis in the Red Sea
Southampton/Sana'a/Riyadh
Yemeni militants' spokesman claimed responsibility for the attack on the chemical tanker "NCC Ghazal"
INFRASTRUCTURE
The final breakthrough of the two main tunnels of the Brenner Base Tunnel was achieved today.
Bolzano
The two construction sites are connected approximately 1,400 meters below the Brenner Pass
LOGISTICS
UPS revenues increased 7.6% in the second quarter
Atlanta
Net profit amounted to $604 million (-52.9%)
LOGISTICS
In 2025, the revenues of the Italian logistics company Nord Ovest grew by +13.6%
Wedge
Net profit down 8.3%
PORTS
Quarterly freight traffic increased at the ports of Algeciras and Barcelona. Valencia saw a decline.
Algeciras/Barcelona/
Valencia
Increase in containers at the Catalan port
COMPANIES
Fincantieri signs agreement with NextGeo's reinvesting partners
Trieste
The operation is part of the development strategy in the diving segment
PORTS
The update to the DPSS of the ports of Sardinia has been adopted.
Cagliari
Resolution of the Management Committee of the Port System Authority
PORTS
ICTSI acquires the ATU12 and ATU18 bulk terminals at the Brazilian port of Aratu.
Sao Paulo/Manila
They will be sold by SIMPAR for approximately 355 million dollars
INDUSTRY
Konecranes reports decline in quarterly financial performance as orders increase
Helsinki
The value of orders relating to port equipment grew by +17%
PORTS
Fourteen regions are in favor and five are against the bill on port governance reform.
Rome
Rixi: Let's now continue the institutional process with the aim of achieving a balanced reform.
LOGISTICS
Kuehne+Nagel's net sales increased by 8% in the second quarter.
Schindellegi
Performance improved markedly in the air freight segment
ASSOCIATIONS
Assagenti's management team has been renewed.
Genoa
The composition of the executive committee and the chairmen of the commissions
PORTS
DP World signs preliminary agreement to build two terminals at Fujairah Port
Dubai
FREIGHT TERMINALS
VIO - Vado Ligure Interport Board of Directors Renewed
Genoa
Pierangelo Olivieri has been appointed president
INDUSTRY
Kalmar's turnover increased by 14% in the second quarter
Helsinki
New orders value stable
OFFSHORE
Saipem wins new offshore drilling contract off Ivory Coast
Milan
It was awarded by Eni Côte d'Ivoire
LOGISTICS
DSV's quarterly performance continues to grow, boosted by the Schenker acquisition.
Hedehusene
Net profit of DKK 2.6 billion (+11.5%) was recorded in the April-June period of 2026.
ASSOCIATIONS
Falteri (Federlogistica) has been co-opted into the Board of the European Logistics Association
Genoa
International collaboration protocol on integrated logistics with ACLI Terra
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
MEETINGS
The conference "EU-Mercosur Agreement: The Role of the Maritime Economy" will be held in Genoa on July 1st.
Genoa
It is organized by the Casa America ETS Foundation and the Western Liguria Port Authority
MEETINGS
The Federagenti assembly will be held in Civitavecchia on July 3rd.
Rome
Pessina: We will not discuss regulations, community relations, or the pursuit of theories and bureaucracy, but rather the challenges of Italian port infrastructure.
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Empire buys back: After Tata, Adani can rewrite India's colonial past
(The Economic Times)
Govt does not interfere in port management appointments - Loke
(Bernama)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
ASSITERMINAL
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
SHIPPING
GCC urges international community to protect maritime transport against Houthi threats
Riyadh
Reaction to the announcement of a maritime embargo against Saudi Arabia
EDUCATION
Fincantieri signs agreement in Qatar for operational management of the Training and Simulation Centre.
Trieste
The center is intended for the training of naval personnel of the Qatari Navy.
NEWS
Over 770 kilos of cocaine seized at the port of Vado Ligure
Savona
Once released on the market, the drug would have ensured criminal organizations profits of 250 million euros.
INDUSTRY
Wärtsilä records sharp increase in new order value in second quarter
Helsinki
Net turnover decreased by -2%
SHIPPING
Yang Ming orders Hanwha Ocean to build six 13,000 TEU dual-fuel containerships
Keelung
Contract valued at over $1.2 billion
ACCIDENTS
The toll of attacks on ships in the Black Sea worsens
Odessa
Ten dead on board a ship leaving the port of Odessa
ACCIDENTS
Today a new attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
The product tanker Kavomaleas of the Greek company Dynacom Tankers Management caught fire
SHIPPING
Confitarma disappointed by the Commission's proposal to revise the EU ETS
Rome
Zanetti: The notable absentee is the competitiveness of the Italian and European shipping industry.
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
ALIS: Commission's proposals on the EU ETS are positive, but serious issues remain.
Rome
PORTS
MIT adopts cold ironing guidelines
Rome
The aim is to ensure clear, uniform and transparent criteria for all Port System Authorities.
CRUISES
In the first half of the year, cruise traffic at GPH port terminals grew by +10.1%
Istanbul
In the second quarter alone the increase was +2.8%
PORTS
Western Liguria Port Authority approves 2026 budget update
Genoa
PORTS
Assiterminal clarifies its doubts about the responsibilities assigned to Porti d'Italia Spa.
Genoa
INDUSTRY
ABB buys British Rotork
Zurich/London
The Bath-based company specializes in flow control and industrial automation.
PORTS
Central Adriatic Port Authority refinances €100 million from the Infrastructure Decree
Ancona
The funds concern seven strategic interventions of the port system
PORTS
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles increased by 3.4% in the first half of 2026.
Los Angeles
In the second quarter, growth was +11.5%
SEAFARERS
IMO and ITF call for an end to attacks on seafarers and transport workers
London
Resurgence of incidents in the Black Sea, Sea of Azov and the Strait of Hormuz region
PORTS
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong grew by 0.2% in the second quarter of 2026.
Hong Kong
An increase of +6.5% was recorded in June
PORTS
Uiltrasporti is strongly opposed to the establishment of Porti d'Italia Spa
Rome
Verzari and Gulli: the AdSPs must be coordinated by a public body that can protect port workers
PORTS
CMPort sets new monthly, quarterly and half-yearly container traffic records
Hong Kong
In the first half of 2026, 78.3 million were moved (+4.6%)
PORTS
In the first half of this year, the port of Singapore handled 22.7 million containers (+4.7%)
Singapore
Historic record for half-year bunker sales
PORTS
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach increased by 10.3% in the second quarter.
Long Beach
Growth of +1.7% was recorded in the first half of 2026
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
The new board of directors of Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane has been appointed.
Rome
Tommaso Tanzilli confirmed as president. Gianpiero Strisciuglio is the new CEO.
PORTS
Port of Gioia Tauro: tender launched for completion of dredging activities
Gioia Tauro
The expected duration of the contract is 60 days
PORTS
In the first half of 2026, cargo traffic in Turkish ports was 279.1 million tonnes (+1.5%)
Ankara
Cargoes with Italy alone amounted to 23.4 million tons (-2.5%)
SHIPYARDS
The first steel cutting of the Carnival Destiny cruise ship.
Monfalcone
Fincantieri and Carnival celebrate the thirtieth anniversary of their collaboration
PORTS
NatPower Marine acquires Aqua superPower to accelerate the electrification of ports and marinas
Monk
It operates the largest international network of electric charging points in Europe.
LOGISTICS
European Logistics Observatory established
Brussels
The aim is to strengthen the competitiveness, resilience and sustainability of European logistics.
INDUSTRY
Agreement reached at Mimit with JSW to relaunch the Piombino steelworks
Rome/Livorno
Gariglio: Strengthening integration between port docks and industrial areas
SHIPYARDS
Agreement between Fincantieri and the Croatian shipyards Brodotrogir Cruise and Iskra Shipyard
Trieste
Initiative within the framework of the two-corvette program promoted by the Croatian Ministry of Defence
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