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BRIEFS
June 22, 2018
Sched Netweb site
  • CMA CGM to acquire European short sea specialist Containerships
  • CMA CGM introduces innovative container tracking solution
  • Port of LB okays spending of nearly US$1b on port projects
  • St. Petersburg port faces reduced supply of bunker fuel: sources
  • Shippers in Brazil turning more to rail after truckers' strike
  • Bombardier Transportation opens Saxony production hall
  • Panalpina buys into Argentine logistics firm
  • Fuel prices pick up and load factors decline in April: IATA
  • Emirates Airlines hits the road to recruit qualified pilots
  • Rickenbacker obtains FAA US$7.4m grant to complete project

Exim Indiaweb site
JUNE 21, 2018
  • CMA CGM to acquire Containerships & further strengthen its presence in intra-regional transportation in Europe
  • Liberia backs push for IMO reform
  • Shreyas Shipping takes delivery of multipurpose vessel
  • Supply-demand seen improving in container & dry bulk shipping segments
  • Govt mulls imposing anti-dumping duty on Chinese polyester yarn for 5 years
  • India-Bangladesh working on dismantling non-tariff barriers & para-tariff barriers: Bangladesh High Commissioner
  • Chennai Port achieves barytes handling record
  • Mumbai Port Trust celebrates International Yoga Day
  • Vessel calls APSEZ with largest parcel of steam coal
  • FIEO welcomes proactive approach of govt during second clearance fortnight
  • New standardisation strategy expected to boost exports
  • Interactive meeting on 'Trade & Investment Opportunities in Poland' at World Trade Centre on June 27
  • Shipping Secretary to chair interactive session on cabotage relaxation at South East CEO Conclave 2018 on June 29 in Chennai

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Reinforcing presence in Eastern Europe
  • Mainfreight expanding with new warehouse
  • Back to Kalmar Union at Maersk
  • New members for Sea\LNG coalition
  • "Kiel Week" moving on - to San Francisco airport
  • Network launches pan-European tracking technology
  • US veteran for GLS
  • Imperial opens supply chain lab in Cape Town
  • Containerships to MacAndrews
  • Netherlands boosts railfreight transport
  • US explosives trace detector to enter Europe market
  • New representative director for K Line
  • New rail service on Melnik-Koper route
  • Blue Dart opens aviation hub in Chennai
  • Ziegler cooperates with Europa
  • Worldwide container volumes continue to rise
  • International cargo connection to northern Chile

IHS Maritimeweb site
JUNE 21, 2018
  • OECD and China in talks to set shipyard state aid rules
  • Can leading shipowners retain access to cheap bank debt?
  • VLCC demand hit by declining North Sea-Asia fuel oil trade
  • Angelicoussis confirms additional LNG carrier from DSME
  • US-China trade war affects containers, says Yang Ming chairman

The Loadstarweb site
JUNE 21, 2018
  • ONE's green tie-up with Freightliner will save 118,000 road miles every day
  • Takeover number eight this year for WiseTech as it scoops up Pierbridge
  • It's business as usual - for now, Containerships assures staff and customers
  • Industry calls on politicians: 'let us work together to find Brexit solutions'
  • Peru's Sky Bus Air Cargo freighter set for take-off to the US
  • Gadget makers are bracing for Trump's trade war

Marine Logweb site
JUNE 21, 2018
  • All American Marine delivers high speed whale watching cat
  • COPT Valdez terminates voyage of "adventure yacht"
  • Another BWMS awarded USCG Type Approval
  • Gladding-Hearn delivers second of two high speed Boston Harbor ferries
  • Two shipbrokers join SEA\LNG coalition
  • Three Navy officers censured as Fat Leonard case rolls on
  • ASRY inks deal for install BWTS on tankers
  • MGO supplier expands operations in Florida ahead of 2020

Lloyd's Listweb site
JUNE 21, 2018
  • EU probes imports of LNG from Qatar
    The Commission says long-term agreements between Qatar Petroleum and EU importers might be violating EU antitrust rules
  • Wilhelmsen Ship Management opens UK office
    Singapore-based manager wants greater presence in the UK tonnage fleet
  • TOP Ships agrees new $10m tanker loan
    The 50,000 dwt tanker Eco California has been chartered to Shell Tankers Singapore for at least two years
  • Who can China turn to for soyabeans?
    If proposed tariffs are in place by the late summer, China could go scouting the globe for alternative oilseeds
  • Warnings issued as hurricane season starts
    Disruption to offshore sector and vessel casualties seen in previous years
  • GasLog Partners agrees charter with Cheniere
    The charter begins later this year and come with option to extend it twice
  • Viewpoint: A bridge too far
    The fact that ship designers can give anyone wishing to move people or freight across the Irish Sea as much...
  • Daily Briefing
    Chinese lessors face fierce European challenges | Japan's tax investors to provide more ship finance | Global sulphur cap is...
  • Chiwan Wharf to acquire China Merchants Port
    Move is part of China Merchant Group's internal asset restructuring
  • Thenamaris orders LNG carrier from Hyundai
    Due for delivery in 2020, the 174,000 cu m vessel will become the Greek owner's fourth LNG unit
  • Tight LNG vessel supply prompts charterers to seek longer-term contracts
    Cargo owners want to control ships for longer periods so they can better take advantage of arbitrage margins, a Marine...
  • IMO 2020 to benefit product tankers, say owners
    Tonne-mile demand for product tankers will be boosted by bunker suppliers' need to solve oil logistics issues

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JUNE 21, 2018
  • US ELD mandate tightens Canadian trucking markets
  • NY-NJ advances review of two projects to reduce truck congestion
  • New St. Petersburg group aims to cut shipper costs, speed customs
  • Georgia, South Carolina seek interoperable chassis pool deal

TradeWindsweb site
JUNE 21, 2018
  • Teekay Offshore nears pricing on $500m bond deal
    Owner hopes to secure funding allowing for redemption of $440m notes due in 2019.
  • Helis to step down as head of USMMA
    UPDATE: School in June 2016 failed to meet five of 14 standards set by federal oversight panel.
  • Star Bulk strikes fresh loan deals with key banks
    Greek owner has refinanced all debt maturities for 2018 and 2019 with more than $550m committed
  • Nordea's Bjornadal hails growth period in ship loans
    Bank veteran sees a bright future for shipping debt provision with new assignment in investment banking division
  • Wah Kwong scouts China for equity partners
    Industry veteran David Palmer says his new company is shying away from shipyards for the time being but looking to invest with strategically interesting management clients
  • Taiwan's U-Ming dives into mainland China shipping
    Joint venture with state-controlled company will put a Taiwanese owner into domestic shipping across the strait for first time since the revolution
  • NOCC reports profits in 2017
    Outfit controlled by Klaveness Marine and JP Morgan returns to the black, just
  • NAT may be headed for pricey 'backstop,' and more ship sales
    Hansson-led owner describes 'solid financial position' but may soon be looking at higher interest costs and more tanker disposals
  • China Cosco Shipping uproots on the quiet
  • Sister yards swap boxship records
    CSSC facilities are taking it in turns to build China's largest containerships
  • 'Boxing clever' key for container industry to avoid future shock
    Freight insurer the TT Club admits surprises are likely in four scenarios it envisages for the next 25 years, but advises industry to focus on the end customer to survive
  • Private equity giant Advent spent $588m on V.Group acquisition
    Newly disclosed documents provide a first look at financial details of the huge deal and shine a light on the investor's strategy for the leading shipmanager
  • Conbulk takes control of sold boxship trio
  • Wan Hai in yard talks over $900m feedership spree
    Taiwanese owner hunts multiple berth slots for 2,800-teu vessels and 1,900-teu Bangkok-maxes with high reefer capacity
  • EU must move faster on approvals for Asian shipbreaking facilities
    European policies are putting pressure on the scrapping market just as demand is set to rise, writes Maritime Strategies International dry bulk analyst Will Tooth
  • Rates near six-figure mark for modern LNG tonnage
    Forward fixtures could net even higher levels as demand for tonnage rises
  • Stolt, Golar and GasLog to team up on small-scale LNG
    Trio aim to use Avenir LNG to take a position in the growing LNG bunkering sector
  • Teekay reveals details of how it refloated grounded LNG carrier
  • Tiny fraction of world LNG fleet has emergency STS provision
    Teekay unit says cover for operations should be made in charter agreements
  • Hurricane turmoil inspires seismic shift for crewing start-up
    Offshore logistics nightmare created by extreme weather gave experienced ship and crew manager Brattekaas the idea to found her own development vehicle
  • Shipping's rescue role in refugee crisis may not be sustainable
    Masters are carrying out their duty by plucking migrants from dangerous seas but are at risk of being at the centre of a crisis caused by the wave of populism
  • Kobelco seeks coal carrier newbuilds
  • Hyproc makes debut into the product tanker sector
    Hyproc enters MR tanker space with order for newbuilding at Hyundai Mipo Dockyard
  • Marinakis and Aissot cut deal on fourth VLCC
  • Adam Polemis carries out VLCC renewal drive
    Greek owner's New Shipping scraps 19-year-old tankers, buys 15-year-old replacements
  • Polembros sets up dry bulk shop and mulls tanker order
    Greek owner draws line between bulker and tanker assets as it gears up for fresh newbuild programme
  • Latsis lines up dry bulk asset plays
  • Benetech and Unibros raise their stakes in MR wager
    Greek tanker duo continues expansion drive amid multi-year low asset values
  • Polforce buys supramax amid flurry of sales to Greeks
    Pangaea denies buying Kambara Kisen bulker, while purchaser of Super-Eco vessel remains a mystery
  • Union protests Boor closing Paragon office
    Closure of Dutch location may put more than 70 jobs at risk, Nautilus International says.

American Shipperweb site
JUNE 21, 2018
  • Commerce extends deadline for auto imports input
    The Department of Commerce has extended the deadline for written comments, data, analyses or other information pertinent to the investigat...
  • U.S. 'not even close' to Canada and Mexico on NAFTA issues
    The fact that the U.S. is "not even close" to Canada and Mexico on several contentious issues, including on proposals on government procure...
  • ATA: Truck tonnage steady in May
    Domestic truck tonnage was relatively steady in May, ticking up 0.7 percent following a revised 2.7 percent increase the previous month, ac...
  • Senator: U.S. is 'government-run mercantilist economy'
    Recent prices of steel and aluminum increased in excess of Section 232 tariffs that started in March, and the Commerce Department is invest...
  • NWSA volumes slide for third straight month
    The Northwest Seaport Alliance (NWSA), which includes the ports of Seattle and Tacoma, handled 309,243 TEUs of containerized cargo in May, ...
  • WiseTech buying parcel shipping TMS provider Pierbridge
    The rapidly expanding software company WiseTech Global on Wednesday announced the acquisition of Pierbridge, a parcel shipping transportati...
  • Uncertain outlook for container shipping
    A study published this month by the insurer T.T. Club and consulting firm McKinsey says the outlook for container shipping over the next 25...
  • Cass: U.S. freight market 'extraordinarily strong'
    Growth in the North American freight market continued to accelerate in May despite increasingly difficult comparisons, according to the lat...
  • South Carolina Ports embarks on record capex plan
    The South Carolina Ports Authority (SCPA) Board of Directors on Wednesday adopted a financial plan for fiscal year 2019, approving the larg...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JUNE 21, 2018
  • Oil lower as Vienna agreement remains fleeting
    The oil complex settled lower across the board Thursday as prices vacillated with the latest jockeying out of Vienna where OPEC and non-OPEC representatives have begun to discuss potential output increases
  • NWE fuel oil crack at near four-month high on booming Saudi demand
    The 3.5% FOB Rotterdam fuel oil crack has hit a near four-month high as fuel oil exports to Saudi Arabia from Europe for air-conditioning requirements boomed over the last two months
  • Americas clean shipowners sit vessels on negative TCEs
    The downward spiral on Americas clean tanker markets since early May has some clean tanker owners attempting to rebalance the market by sitting vessels
  • France's CMA CGM to acquire shipping line Containerships
    CMA CGM expects to benefit from Containerships' specialization in the intra-European market.
  • Northeast Asian bunker traders shrug off low fuel oil inflows to Singapore over Jun-Jul
    "Demand has been poor for June, so this is good news in fact," a Hong Kong trader said.
  • FUTURES 2: Oil dips as Iran softens stance on increasing crude output
    OPEC will decide Friday on the future of its 1.8 million b/d supply cut agreement with 10 non-OPEC partners.
  • Singapore HSFO spreads hit 3-year highs on tightening supply
    "There is some tightness in supply for prompt loading cargoes. This is pushing the spreads really high," a trading source in Singapore said.
  • FUTURES: Crude mixed in anticipation of comments ahead of OPEC meet
    OPEC was "converging towards a good, positive decision" on raising output levels, Falih said Tuesday.
  • India tight-lipped over compliance with US oil sanctions on Iran
    India is the second-largest buyer of Iranian crude, with imports averaging 600,000-700,000 b/d in the past 12 months.

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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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