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BRIEFS
March 26, 2018
Sched Netweb site
  • Asia-Europe rate drops 5pc to US$704/TEU, down 7pc to USWC
  • Burnt 15,000-TEU Maersk Honam towed to Dubai to salvage what's left
  • ONE, Yang Ming, OOCL to start extended intra-Asia loop April 11
  • China blames US for banning sale of American high tech products
  • Hi-tech is way forward for DP World: blockchain, AI and cloud
  • Global Ship Lease posts US$37.87 million revenue, but little else
  • Cheerios maker General Mills blames regulators for truck shortage
  • INTTRA adds Namsung Shipping to its electronic freight customers
  • Shipping industry weighs value of technology in operations
  • Animal rights activists protest flying Canadian horses to slaughter
  • Air cargo demand becomes harder to predict as retail evolves
  • Amsterdam Schiphol makes air cargo bigger, names Pouwels chief

Exim Indiaweb site
MARCH 25, 2018
  • The Swedish Club delivers P&I discount
  • Trade war clearly bad for global shipping
  • Amendments to Foreign Trade Policy 2015-20 - Extension to Integrated Goods and Services Tax (IGST) and compensation Cess exemption under EOU scheme till 01.10.2018
  • More commodities now moving through Kakinada port
  • 'You can achieve whatever you want if you have the burning desire in you': Samir Mankad @ JBS Academy's 6th convocation
  • IATA launches solution to boost safety & efficiency in transport of dangerous goods by air
  • Is more consolidation inevitable in the logistics & warehousing space in India?
  • Orissa Bengal Carrier launches maiden IPO
  • Panel discussion outlines vision for infrastructure development in Maharashtra
  • Seabird acquires Delhi-based MJ Logistic Services
  • Vakrangee announces strategic business tie-up with Blue Dart Express
  • India seen not having much flexing power despite high imports in case of probable trade war

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Of kangaroos and tigers
  • The big picture in a small country
  • Loan to support railway upgrades in India
  • DHL building for Eaton
  • Frankfurt airport ready for more pharma freight
  • Partners funding blockchain trials
  • Enhancing safety and efficiency across UP network
  • Felcht taking leave of DB after eight years
  • Second Sete - Izmir ro-ro connection
  • Busch climbing DHL career ladder
  • Three more locomotives for Hansebahn Bremen
  • Ready for rollout: new toll system in Slovenia
  • More services to South African airports
  • Broekman Logistics opens new warehouse
  • ZCP and CFX modified by Zim
  • Ships cease to be hindrance to freight trains
  • DFDS rearranges UK team
  • Air Astana offering new Frankfurt service

IHS Maritimeweb site
MARCH 23, 2018
  • Ballast water deficiencies in US double in 2017
  • P&I club to return premiums to members
  • The continued safety risks of crew fatigue
  • Shares of CSSC plunge 30% after swapping debt to equity
  • NYK Line begins new shipping contract with Okinawa utility
  • Middle-aged tanker scrapping on the rise as regulations draw near
  • Polaris Shipping ordered to fix unauthorised modifications on ore carrier
  • Seoul plots Five-Year Plan to rescue its maritime industry
  • China container volumes grow strongly in February as risk of trade war looms

The Loadstarweb site
MARCH 23, 2018
  • Spot rates tumble with excess capacity and threat of US-China trade war
  • 2017 was one of the most successful years ever for Lufthansa Cargo
  • Education the key to preventing dangerous links in e-commerce supply chains
  • KFC supply failure, what went wrong? - the Phantom CPO speaks
  • China 'prepared' for trade war and unveils response to Trump tariffs
  • Blockchain and cryptocurrency will usher in a new era for supply chains

Marine Logweb site
MARCH 23, 2018
  • Podcast: EBDG's John Waterhouse discusses design, technology trends
  • VIDEO: Big potential seen for "digital twins"
  • Qatari Coastguard orders nine more vessels at Turkish shipyard
  • Liftboats and a tax cut help SEACOR book a profitable quarter
  • Massive spending bill includes $3.3 billion more for Navy shipbuilding
  • Wärtsilä to maintain South American river tug fleet

Lloyd's Listweb site
MARCH 23, 2018
  • Pirates attack tanker and abduct two fishermen off Nigeria
    Tanker thwarts attack but two fishing vessel crew members are abducted in a separate incident earlier on the same day
  • Five things to watch: Dry bulk shipping
    Forecast earnings in Lloyd's List survey rise as supply-demand balance continues to improve
  • NYK Line says embezzlement case will have 'minimal' impact
    An investigative committee discovered $8.5m of unreasonable and illegal payments in one of NYK's Chinese subsidiaries over four years
  • Swedish Club sticks to zero increase despite 104% combined ratio
    Marine mutual reveals entered fleet tonnage hit a record level
  • Between the Lines: Post-Chinese New Year capacity outlook
    Excess capacity remains on most trade lanes as carriers hope for demand growth to continue
  • Central Europe seafreight platform now accepting cryptocurrency
    Blockchain advocates hail decision as breakthrough, as 45HC.com agrees to take CargoX's CXO token in payment for logistics services
  • Fighting fire with facts
    The Maersk Honan casualty shows the container shipping sector needs to take more steps over hazardous cargoes
  • Amazon is no threat to container lines
    E-commerce giant is not going to operate a fleet of container ships, the challenge will be over who controls the...
  • Data Hub: Trade Statistics
    Booming US market driving increased volumes on main trades in and out of North America
  • The Interview: Bill Gallagher
    Bill Gallagher, president of International Registries, Inc talks to Lloyd's List about the importance of acting on diversity, improving safety...
  • Trump's tariffs pose major threat to shipping demand growth
    Trump's tariffs can bring big marginal effects on maritime industry
  • Shell unveils LNG strategy for post-2020 bunker world
    Energy major plans to enlarge LNG-fuelled fleet and build more LNG bunkering infrastructure, says shipping head Grahaeme Henderson
  • Ship positioning will be key for earnings in US-China fallout
    Container and dry bulk shipping markets could be hit the hardest in trade wars between the two trading giants
  • South Korea orders Polaris to rectify vessel's safety issues
    South Korea's Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries discovers 22 unapproved equipment modifications on the Stella Eagle during a safety check
  • Romania takes majority stake in Daewoo-Mangalia shipyard
    Damen to transfer 2% stake in the shipyard to state-owned firm 2 Mai Mangalia in return for the acquisition to...
  • Diana Shipping nets 87% rate boost for charter deal with SwissMarine
    Capesize dry bulk carrier to start new employment from March 25, with the deal expected to bring in $7m gross...
  • EU's biggest shipping registries shun climate change agenda
    Rank of climate change ambitions by non-governmental organisation Transport & Environment lists Malta, Greece and Cyprus among the least interested
  • US-China trade war may hurt shipping, says BIMCO
    Measures are not likely to have much impact on dry bulk trades, but there may be repercussions for shipping in...
  • Pangaea reports strong fourth-quarter results
    US-based dry bulk operator sees little supply side risk as many rivals constrained from expanding
  • Handysize FFAs plummet as funds disappear
    Handysize market does not make a good hedge owing to its lack of liquidity

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MARCH 23, 2018
  • Persistent congestion at Port of Montreal spurs drayage rate hikes
  • ILA, USMX report 'significant progress' on 6-year extension
  • Blank sailings can't stop trans-Pac spot rate drop
  • Trade dispute with China threatens US container exports
  • New Orleans backs multimodal project at former shipyard
  • SSA opens Mexico ro-ro terminal amid vehicle export surge
  • New India-Bangladesh train service to lower shipping costs
  • Breakbulk, forwarders adapt to meet demands of new water works era

TradeWindsweb site
MARCH 23, 2018
  • Marinakis rejects drugs link, vows to fight 'plotters'
    Greek owner says he is the victim of a government plot after Piraeus judge links him to controversial drugs shipment case.
  • Grindrod narrows yearly losses
    South African tanker and bulker owner moves closer to black ink as losses from discontinued operations lessen.
  • US Gulf VLEC terminal gets sponsor
    Private equity fund said to be buying into project that aims to ship ethane to China.
  • Seacor sees fourth-quarter gain on tax deal
    Offshore vessel owner still reports operating loss as market recovery continues to find footing.
  • Golden Ocean adds period cover on capes
    John Fredriksen's dry bulk vehicle takes advantage of juicy one-year period market to fix capesize.
  • Third Trinity Ships tanker sold by court
    Namibian high court orders disposal of Greek operator's veteran Palenque I.
  • Ultrabulk expects swift return to profit after 2017 loss
    Danish operator slipped into the red last year but forecasts the loss will be a one-off.
  • Dry bulk spared in China's swipe at US
    Tit-for-tat tariffs between two largest economies in the world may hit some reefer trades though.
  • Top Ships fixes $36m newbuilding loan
    European bank comes up with money to finance latest two MR deliveries.
  • JX Ocean inks JMU VLCC order
    Japanese owner said to have returned to compatriot yard for second big tanker.
  • GasLog Partners pens new charters with fresh client
    Deals come just a few days after $207m dropdown from parent.
  • EMAS refinancing hinges on Oslo listing
    Singapore OSV owner's new investor wants continued presence in Norway.
  • Tor Olav Troim chips in $20m as Borr Drilling banks $250m
    Equity offering backed by key shareholders supports purchase of Paragon Offshore.
  • Fitch takes a swipe at boxship owners
    Ratings agency negative on prospects as it criticises "low credit quality."
  • KLC sells 7.5% stake in sister SM Line
    Korean owner banking $17m from disposal of shares.
  • Financial costs hurt Containerships
    Finnish owner saw fourth quarter earnings cut as finance expenses rose.
  • JP Morgan jacks up DHT Holdings in weak tanker market
    Upgrade comes as analyst drops three other shipping names to neutral.
  • Emissions: Greece named as worst EU shipping nation
    Green group reveals countries with poorest attitudes to fighting climate change.
  • Pakistan in drive to build VLCCs and ULCCs
    Government thinks big with plans for new shipyard in Gwadar
  • Garthcliff Shipping makes debut ship purchase
    UK-based shipowner makes use of alternative source of capital to acquire feedership.
  • Singapore fuel oil stocks hit 2018 high
    Lion Republic imports more bunker fuel on increased demand from shipping and weaker demand in Europe.
  • Hapag-Lloyd boxship chased by robbers off Ghana
    Incident involving German containership marks spread of piracy threat in West Africa.

American Shipperweb site
MARCH 23, 2018
  • House Republicans challenge Ross on metal tariffs
    Several GOP lawmakers expressed concern with Trump administration "Section 232" tariffs against steel and aluminum during a Thursday House ...
  • Burnt Maersk Honam expected to dock in Jebel Ali
    Maersk Line said the fire on its containership, Maersk Honam , which killed five crew members, is under control, with salvage operations le...
  • Xeneta: Transpacific rate instability indicative of persistent overcapacity
    Even after a profitable 2017 and continued rate increases in the early parts of 2018, the container shipping industry might not be out of t...
  • NAM presses for Ex-Im Bank confirmations
    The National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) wants the Senate to complete as soon as possible the confirmation process for four outstand...
  • Truckload pricing growth streak continues in February
    Domestic U.S. truckload (TL) rates continued their extended growth streak in February 2018, increasing 6.5 percent compared with the same m...
  • High-rise logistics
    Condominiums in a striking high rise tower now under construction in Miami called One Thousand Museum will overlook the Port of Miami, thro...
  • Intermodal rates rise again in February
    Intermodal rates grew another 5.4 percent in February 2018 compared to the same month the previous year, the seventeenth consecutive year-o...
  • Trump threatens to veto budget as shutdown deadline looms
    President Donald Trump took to Twitter on Friday to threaten to veto a $1.3 trillion federal budget that was approved by Congress just hour...
  • China to 'fight to the end' against U.S.-planned tariffs
    China vowed to "fight to the end" in any forthcoming trade war with the U.S., suggesting it plans to retaliate against U.S. tariffs ordered...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MARCH 23, 2018
  • US exit from Iran deal likely following Bolton appointment
    Presidential decision Thursday to name John R. Bolton as his new national security adviser greatly increased the likelihood of a US exit from the Iran nuclear deal next month, according to analysts.
  • Royalty relief lures more bids in shallow water Gulf of Mexico
    Shallow-water royalty relief may have given a boost to recent Gulf of Mexico Lease Sale 250, where oil and gas operators made more than four times as many bids for blocks in water depths of less than about 650 feet than in the previous sale.
  • OPEC production cut deal should have no timeframes: Russian Lukoil
    OPEC, Russia and the other participants in a production cut agreement should stop talking about any expiration dates for the deal, so that they can maintain flexibility on when to exit it, Lukoil CEO Vagit Alekperov said Friday.
  • IMO sulfur cap seen spurring African storage
    The switch to cleaner bunker fuel mandated by the International Maritime Organization will create a major need for storage once the cleaner fuels policies get underway, with some eyeing up a greater footprint in Africa.
  • Crude complex higher on geopolitics, demand
    Crude futures rose Friday as geopolitics added fuel to the fire of firm fundamentals.
  • Lack of cargo loadings see ARA fuel oil inventories jump 30% week on week
    Market talk of a lack of fuel oil cargo loadings in the Amsterdam-Rotterdam-Antwerp hub for Asia as well as soft bunker demand was supported by data from PJK International showing stocks rose 30% to 939,000 mt in the week to Thursday.
  • Bad weather causes concern for bunkering operations at Gibraltar
    Incoming bad weather could be set to cause further delays in bunkering operations in the west Mediterranean ports of Gibraltar, Algeciras and Ceuta, market sources told S&P Global Platts Friday morning.
  • Med LSFO glut struggles to clear, seasonal support missing
    The Mediterranean low sulfur fuel oil market is currently oversupplied and struggling to clear its length, offers in the Platts Market on Close assessment process this week have indicated.
  • Brent/Dubai EFS hits 2-month high amid strong crude
    Brent crude prices have been on an uptrend amid increased compliance by OPEC producers with their output cut deal, improved demand, a decline in US crude stocks and rising geopolitical tensions in the Middle East.
  • TANKERS: Low freight rates prompt renewed interest in trans-Atlantic voyages
    It has created a "you win some, you lose some" attitude among shipowners, sources 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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