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BRIEFS
February 22, 2018
Sched Netweb site
  • CMA CGM to take delivery of two more 20,600-TEU mega ships in 2018
  • Yang Ming proceeds to add 20 box ships to replace chartered fleet
  • Mergers, alliances leave shippers bereft of choices, data analysis reveals
  • Maersk Line cancels post Chinese New Year transpacific sailings
  • Trump calls for reciprocal tariffs in new tit-for-tat policy
  • Scrubber waste pipe corrosion emerges as 'serious problem': Hydrex
  • Second berth has Gdansk 2017 box volume up 24pc to 1.59 million TEU
  • Hapag-Lloyd adds THC surcharge at Cosco's Greek Port of Piraeus
  • Indian PM Modi officially opens PSA's BMCT terminal in Mumbai's JNPT
  • Biggest ship - 11,000-TEUer - docks at Philadelphia with fresh fruit
  • DHL's failure to deliver chicken supplies shuts 700 of UK's 800 KFC stores
  • Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics doubles ro-ro operation in Zeebrugge
  • Yilport's achieves stellar 2017 box throughput growth across terminals
  • Aqua-tools to join ISO in setting standards for ballast water analysis
  • India secures Chabahar port from Iran to by bypass Pakistan
  • Britain ends ban on Bangladesh's Dhaka air cargo after nearly 2 years
  • Singapore Airlines quarterly profit soars 62.5pc on e-commerce demand
  • Debt heavy HNA makes tidy profit from sale of Kai Tak airport land

Exim Indiaweb site
FEBRUARY 21, 2018
  • DNV GL issues over 50,000 electronic certificates
  • Economic growth around the world is supporting shipping, says analysis
  • London P&I Club records encouraging growth
  • Positive outlook seen for shipping in 2018
  • Deendayal Port gets award for green initiatives
  • Port of Los Angeles has second-busiest Jan. ever
  • Ravi M. Parmar given grand farewell at Deendayal Port
  • V. O. Chidambaranar Port adds sulphuric acid to its list of cargo handled
  • Vizag Port facilitates fastest connectivity to Nepal
  • UK freight forwarders demand action on infrastructure investment
  • MEIS based on HS Code will bring great relief to exporters: FIEO

International Transport Journalweb site
  • India and Morocco cooperate in rail sector
  • Bangladesh: modern rolling stock to boost rail transport
  • Afa awards for American Airlines
  • New service contract for Kalmar
  • Bolloré and Interparfums extend partnership
  • 2017 pushes P3 to greater heights
  • Freight railway enhances Balkan route
  • Shipowners join the fray and demand Brexit decisions
  • Start-up incubator launched in Marseille
  • No getting round Smiths equipment at SVO
  • OeBB and RZD team up for broad-gauge project
  • Fleet renewal - why not? asks Yang Ming
  • Seko Logistics doubling up in Amsterdam
  • Shippers takes seats on digital platform board
  • Air Astana - growth on all fronts in 2017

IHS Maritimeweb site
FEBRUARY 21, 2018
  • Greek and German owners again top 'dirty and dangerous' shipbreaking table
  • EU fines five car carrier operators total of EUR546 million in anti-trust case
  • Analysis: Solid P&I renewals, but warning signs remain
  • Shell charters two Sovcomflot LNG-powered Aframaxes for up to 10 years
  • Renewables, efficiency gains to drag on energy demand, BP says
  • HMM's last VLCC joins list of scrap candidates
  • Major carriers aim to prove their digital credentials

The Loadstarweb site
FEBRUARY 21, 2018
  • 'Secret' Hamburg Sud accounts reveal reason for sale to Maersk
  • Is HMM ready to go it alone between Asia and North Europe?
  • India is full of potential, but when will it take off?
  • Schiphol loses freight chief as it merges cargo into aviation marketing division
  • Analysis - declining cash levels could lead Maersk on a $5bn new equity quest
  • IAG chief slams Heathrow over lack of detail on third runway plans

Marine Logweb site
FEBRUARY 21, 2018
  • Conrad Shipyard delivers first of three Vane Brothers ATB tugs
  • Hyundai Mipo Dockyard delivers world's largest LNG fueled bulker
  • Car carrier cartel members hit with hefty European Commission fines
  • Bio-tech based solution helps prevent hard fouling during outfitting

Lloyd's Listweb site
FEBRUARY 21, 2018
  • Cheniere builds 20-strong fleet with rising LNG exports
    Emerging US player needs "a good base of shipping", says chief executive Jack Fusco
  • UK shipping minister calls for bold action on gender equality
    Outdated thinking on employment means maritime industry is missing out on talent, skills and intelligence, with women representing just 3%...
  • Maersk pins its future on new asset-mix model
    Is Maersk, which once owned an airline, a supermarket, a bank, bulk carriers and tankers, taking a big risk by...
  • BIMCO sees improving dry bulk market this year
    But shipping association warns against vessel over-ordering
  • Navios Holdings banks on increased dry cargo exposure
    The addition of nine dry cargo vessels increases the operating leverage at an advantageous time
  • LNG shipping could face threat from shale boom in China
    If China's lacklustre shale play can somehow gain momentum, shipowners should be worried
  • EU fines shipping companies $486m after cartel probe
    MOL was named in the investigation but avoided a fine after alerting the European Commission to a cartel which involved CSAV...
  • Japan tells UN Security Council of North Korean tanker's suspect cargo transfer
    Surveillance aircraft spots activity believed to be breaching international sanctions about 250 km off Shanghai
  • Cheniere Energy and Panama Canal Authority to boost LNG tanker transits
    LNG exporter's tankers made 62 transits through the canal in 2017
  • HHI posts 160% jump in shipbuilding and offshore new order value
    Shipbuilding and offshore orders for the month amount to $1.1bn
  • NYK develops program to detect vessel engine malfunctions via sound
    Program will analyse differences in the sound of an engine on a daily basis while sailing, and share the information...
  • Wilhelmsen Ship Management makes foray into offshore wind sector
    Move comes as shipping firms such as Cosco try to tap new revenue streams beyond traditional seaborne trade
  • Germany and Greece scrap most vessels on Asian beaches
    Figures from NGO Shipbreaking show at least 33 yard workers were killed in fatal accidents at beaching facilities in Bangladesh...
  • Matson opts for organic growth over M&A
    Company's net income boosted by US tax bill
  • Global Ship Lease takes 60% rate cut on OOCL charter extension
    Move is part of firm's strategy to keep its fleet fully utilised
  • 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 fund...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
FEBRUARY 21, 2018
  • US truck capacity creeps up, but won't leap up
  • Teamsters draw Long Beach city into misclassification effort
  • Saia adds LTL trucking terminals in Northeast US, Texas
  • US freight forwarders: Trouble haunts ACE deployment
  • CMA CGM levies ELD fee as truck capacity tightens
  • Matson expects strong 2018 for niche China service
  • CP wins bulk of MOL, NYK contracts away from CN
  • Bangladesh containerized rail capacity expands
  • EU to make another push for Pan-Europe freight rail
  • Hyundai to make small ship re-entry into Asia-Europe market

TradeWindsweb site
FEBRUARY 21, 2018
  • Matson shares fall after missing expectations
    Jones Act shipowner's stock falls 14% and remains in the $29-$30 range through mid-afternoon on 'elevated expectations', according to an analyst.
  • Exmar's barge-based FSRU hits the water
    Antwerp-based energy shipping concern says preparatory work ahead of charter is next step.
  • Shareholders dismiss Aegean's deal for HEC
    Shares fall to new all-time low as founder returns to majority ownership of bunker supplier.
  • Doubled term rates may show PSV momentum
    Turner Holm thinks a term-market convergence could spark "a positive feedback cycle".
  • Sembcorp Marine heads back into the red
    Singaporean shipbuilder returns to loss for the fourth quarter and sees less profit for the full year.
  • HSH Nordbank named as seller of fleet to MPCC
    Deal could be German lender's last before it is sold next week.
  • 2Go: business as usual despite takeover turmoil
    Voiding of Dennis Uy's deal "a shareholder matter," owner says.
  • Navios Holdings' loss less than expected
    Diversified dry bulk shipowner sees losses narrow thanks to sharp improvement in freight rates.
  • China orders sale of arrested Liberty bulker in online auction
    A Greek-controlled bulker that was the last vessel listed in the fleet of Piraeus-based Liberty Management is going under the hammer in China later this month. The 53,500-dwt Polestar (built 2006) was arrested in October over unpaid seafarers' wages and has since been docked at the port of Zhenjiang, TradeWinds has learned. Wuhan Maritime Court is putting the Imabari-built vessel up for electro
  • Nord/LB sets $2bn financing target
    German lender says it is "ready" to provide new loans.
  • Knutsen NYK drops down $120m Anna Knutsen
    KNOT Offshore Partners takes another shuttle tanker from sponsor; new $100m loan.
  • Panama Canal making way for US LNG exports
    Cheniere Energy becomes largest LNG user shipping 62 cargoes through the expanded waterway in 2017.
  • MOL car carrier rescues yacht trio
    Japanese vessel responded to distress call in the North Atlantic.
  • EU slams $487m cartel fine on car carriers
    WWL-EUKOR, CSAV, NYK and K Line breached EU competition rules, Commission says
  • S&P downs Kirby after Higman takeover
    Leverage rises but ratings agency switches outlook from negative to stable.
  • Evergreen upgraded to buy
    But Jih Sun Securities analyst lowers target price of owner's shares.
  • AP Moller 'diversifying for the future'
    Finance chief says historic hedge failed in worst downturns and now asset light businesses are being built on top of liner and terminal activity.
  • Subsea 7 snaps up consultancy Xodus
    Siem-backed owner expands with capture of Aberdeen group from Chiyoda.
  • Aegean Marine buys HEC for $367m
    Move for founder's port services group will help re-deploy idle tankers.
  • Oceanteam wins more time in auditor row
    Norwegian regulator extends deadline for court action against owner.
  • Anadarko Petroleum and EDF sign LNG supply deal
    Mozambique LNG project to supply 1.2mt per year for 15 years in deal with French power giant.
  • Hyundai Heavy Industries makes stronger start to 2018
    But South Korean shipbuilding group sees mixed results, in terms of sales, across different yards.
  • Singapore injects $9.5m into cadet training
    Funding aims to groom a pool of 200 Singaporeans to become deck and engineering officers.
  • OOCL extends Qingdao charter, but cuts rate
    GSL sees rate slashed on boxship as Hong Kong container line takes it for another year.

American Shipperweb site
FEBRUARY 21, 2018
  • TPP-11 text released
    The Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) text was released Wednesday, just over two weeks before the 11-member version of the pact is expected t...
  • Container shipping striking a balance?
    The international shipping organization BIMCO said 2018 may just be the year in which container shipping growth and demand growth are the s...
  • European Commission fines four car carriers $486.5m
    The European Commission said Wednesday that it had fined four maritime car carriers 395 million euros (U.S. $486.5 million). Commissioner ...
  • NCBFAA outlines remaining ACE priorities
    In order to be efficient for the trade community, the Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) needs "additional critical development," inclu...
  • Virginia lawmakers carve out $350m for Norfolk dredging
    Lawmakers from both chambers of the Virginia state legislature have proposed to set aside $350 million in cash and bonds in their respectiv...
  • Executive Moves: MDAD and ECU Worldwide
    Miami-Dade County Mayor Carlos A. Gimenez has appointed Lester Sola director and chief executive officer of the Miami-Dade Aviation Departm...
  • Matson profits soar on U.S. tax reform
    Matson, Inc. saw its earnings skyrocket more than 185 percent to $232 million for the full year in 2017, according to the company's most re...
  • Maersk's path towards global logistics integration
    The chief executive officer of Maersk says his company wants to provide end-to-end transportation services by becoming a "global integrator...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
FEBRUARY 21, 2018
  • Supply glut fears nearly assuaged, OPEC now frets shrinking spare capacity

    Having helped wrestle the oil market from its latest bust, OPEC is now setting its sights at avoiding the next one.
  • Iraq exporting 100,000 b/d of fuel oil: sources
    Iraq is exporting around 100,000 b/d of fuel oil from its southern terminals on the Persian Gulf, with much of the product shipped to Asia, sources close to the oil ministry said.
  • Libya's Elephant field continues production after agreement with tribes
    Production from Libya's 90,000 b/d Elephant oil field is continuing uninterrupted, after state-owned National Oil Corp. averted the threat of a shutdown by tribesmen Tuesday, sources close to the company said.
  • Japan reports suspected STS transfer involving N Korean taker to the UN
    The Japanese government has reported to the United Nations Security Council Committee a recent ship-to-ship transfer of goods with a North Korea-flagged tanker in the East China Sea, which may have breached sanctions against Pyongyang.
  • FUJAIRAH DATA: Total oil product stocks up 2.8% to 16.774 million barrels
    Total oil product stocks in the UAE port of Fujairah rose by 2.8% on the week, reaching 16.774 million b/d as of Monday, as light distillates fell from last week's record high, and heavy distillates rebounded from a record low, according to latest data from the Fujairah Energy Data Committee, or FEDCom.
  • ICE Brent rides equity surge following Fed meeting notes
    Oil futures pared declines late Wednesday, lifting ICE April Brent into positive territory, after equities jumped and the dollar weakened upon the release of the latest Federal Open Market Committee meeting notes.
  • Bunker fuel shortages in Mediterranean: sources
    Bunker fuel availability was curtailed at Augusta, Italy, and at Ceuta, Spain, market sources said Wednesday.
  • External: Marine Bunkering(Rotterdam)B.V.
  • Shell inks time charter deal for two LNG fueled Aframaxes from SCF Group
    The two tankers will be on time charter to Shell for up to 10 years, with a minimum commitment of five years.
  • FEATURE: Japan's Seaservice to close tanker brokerage division amid headwinds
    Seaservice is withdrawing from ship broking business on March 31.
  • FUTURES: Crude falls on profit-taking, stronger dollar
    "The US dollar trend is what the market is looking out for now," Vishnu Varathan, senior economist at Mizuho Bank said.

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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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