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BRIEFS
April 27, 2018
Sched Netweb site
  • K+N quarterly profit up 12.9pc to US$239.9 million, sales up 13.1pc
  • Thousandth IAG Cargo HK-Stansted flight since 2014 this week
  • Optimism abounds transpac rates will enjoy peak season rebound
  • Cause of 4-fatality fire on a Maersk 15,262-TEUer still unknown
  • China has to take actions to prevent trade war: Canada
  • Poor growth expected for Westports after strong prior year
  • Georgia ports are off to flying start with box volume up 9pc in current fiscal year
  • New data required for OOCL delivered imports into Nhava Sheva
  • Carrier consolidation cure and cause of rate volatility: SeaIntel
  • 'Blockchain to revolutionise shipping, send world trade soaring'
  • DHL, IBM study on AI points to cost savings and wide-ranging apps
  • China's Uber for trucks is said to have raised US$1.9 billion
  • Penitent United Airlines CEO skips bonus, chairman steps down
  • Weakening demand growth marks trend in European air cargo

Exim Indiaweb site
APRIL 26, 2018
  • APL bags ship operator award
  • Bulk carrier incident off Navlakhi port
  • Transworld Group embarks on its digital transformation project - "Innovation in Motion"
  • Details of transporters, selected routes & nodewise ceiling rates
  • JNPT revises computation of dwell time & reefer charges

International Transport Journalweb site
  • More space for trucks on Maasvlakte
  • US class I railroad earns record amount in Q1
  • Antonov introduces itself as Western airlift partner
  • Award for Nautical Institute's e-engagement
  • Doubling picking speed for Volkswagen
  • Biggest Singapore orderbook ever, says Vessels Value
  • Four new locomotives delivered to Africa
  • Logistics real estate group recruits CFO
  • Hopi joins Seafoodways
  • New brand for MOL's NVOCC business
  • Etihad Cargo flies bustards across the world
  • UK freight forwarder to introduce China rail service
  • Mack's switch to DHL confirmed
  • DB Schenker to build second centre in Dubai
  • Green light for Tuas terminal phase 2
  • Strong start to Cargolux 2025 strategy

IHS Maritimeweb site
APRIL 26, 2018
  • Shipping lines will face more ransomware attacks: INTTRA
  • Yangzijiang Shipbuilding buys 60% stake in Chinese shipping firm
  • HSH Nordbank completes balance sheet clean-up
  • Scandinavian banks see shipping portfolio quality improve, but caution persists
  • Dry bulk will gain from US-China trade war, Khalid Hashim says

The Loadstarweb site
APRIL 26, 2018
  • Cargolux interview: China JV freighter airline delayed another year
  • Carrier reliability reaches new nadir in Q1 as premium services gain ground
  • Shippers push carriers toward bespoke container services to boost reliability
  • Antonov ready to offer NATO AN-124 support as Volga-Dnepr bows out
  • International business on the up for UPS, but domestic profits slump
  • MOL launches new NVOCC unit as Michael Goh moves to Product Transport

Marine Logweb site
APRIL 26, 2018
  • Carnival Cruise Line names Lars Ljoen EVP marine operations
  • Maersk Supply AHTS departs on deep sea mining study mission
  • Wärtsilä successfully tests ferry autodocking system
  • Stena orders "Gas Ready" RoPax for charter to DFDS
  • MAN Diesel & Turbo approves Alfa Laval HCO filter technology
  • How to pick the right stern tube bearing EAL
  • House panel would add three more ships to FY 2019 NDAA
  • Baltic Exchange and Freightos launch container shipping index

Lloyd's Listweb site
APRIL 26, 2018
  • Klaveness exercises option for fourth new combination carrier at Chinese yard
    Norwegian shipowner opts for a fourth newbuilding combination carrier at a Chinese yard as it raises $32m in equity for...
  • Cloud-based energy logistics firm targets the US
    Data security and efficient flow of information are among the big challenges
  • Gas to take share in tanker trades from crude and products
    Seaborne liquid bulk trade growth to accelerate in the coming decade on LNG consumption
  • HSH Nordbank says future ship lending heavily capped by Brussels
    Bad shipping loans prompt a $1.3bn write-off that shunts German lender into deep minus territory
  • China's imports help BDI to four-month high
    The BDI is at the highest in almost four months thanks in part to a surge in capesize rates, which...
  • Chapman departs as UK Sosrep after four months at the helm
    Deputy Sosrep Stephan Hennig will take over until a permanent replacement is found after Mr Chapman's sudden exit
  • Maritime UK taskforce to launch Women in Maritime charter
    In-principle support sought for innovative new agenda at rolling launch in Southampton in early July
  • Yang Ming poised to contract 10 boxships from Shoei Kisen and Costamare
    Japan- and Greece-based owners said to have emerged as winners of Taiwanese carrier's tender for 11,000 teu vessels
  • Port and logistics groups call for clarity on Brexit requirements
    Leaving the European Union-enforced Customs Union threatens disruption at ports if clear details are not worked out ahead of time
  • Fears of customer attrition put spot rate recovery in doubt
    Asia-Europe and transpacific rates continue to disappoint in the early stages of the second quarter
  • SMW: Shipping needs more regulation, not less, says Ince & Co partner
    Leading lawyer Rosita Lau calls for new regulation for cyber risk and digitalisation. 'Regulations are not keeping up with innovation,'...
  • Wärtsilä hails 'world first' ferry autodocking trials
    Finnish technology company and engine maker wins backing from Norwegian and Singapore governments
  • K+N unfazed by box lines' moves deeper into logistics
    K+N chief executive Detlef Trefzger sees no conflict with container lines expanding their value chain into the third-party logistics customer...
  • Vincent Bolloré probed over corruption claims in African port deals
    Allegations 'misunderstand business', argues dominant logistics player in former French colonies
  • Viewpoint: Light across the border
    At a reception in London to mark the Commissioners of Irish Lights launching their strategy for the next five years...
  • New DP World Europe head signals commitment to the UK
    Rashid Abdulla said DP World is 100% committed to the UK as he moves from Asia-Pacific to Europe and Russia
  • Rising Australian exports boost LNG tanker demand
    Australian trade dominated by 145,000 cu m-184,000 cu m ships in the Pacific basin
  • Letter to the Editor: International efforts to address shipbuilding overcapacity
    There are compelling needs for establishing normal competitive conditions in the shipbuilding industry
  • SMW: Maersk's Skou calls for end to subsidies
    Skou also expects much of the sector to opt for compliant fuels to meet the sulphur cap
  • SMW: Cargill calls out box lines on capacity misalignment
    Growing demand from North South trades are not being matched with appropriately sized deployments from the lines, argues major charterer
  • SMW: China's iron ore imports set to exceed 1.5bn tonnes this year
    Improved iron ore import demand from China would provide opportunities to the dry bulk shipping market
  • Yangzijiang buys a major stake in Chinese shipping firm for $28m
    Jiangsu Huayuan Logistics is mainly engaged in leasing and chartering of vessels for China domestic trades
  • Wall St Note | Clear or clearer skies for Scorpio Tankers?
    The bigger you are, the more options you get to fight a bad market

The Journal of Commerceweb site
APRIL 26, 2018
  • Targeting Asia cargo to Petersburg, Novorossiysk port expands
  • US truckload contract rate hikes hit double-digits
  • Analysis: ELDs are US trucking's inflection point
  • INTTRA to launch automated contract rate management pilot
  • Delay-hit shippers hope new additions rev up US rail regulatory
  • Ocean carriers target breakbulk to diversify India business

TradeWindsweb site
APRIL 26, 2018
  • Kirby improves first-quarter earnings
    Houston-based tank-barge giant misses estimates despite attaining higher profit.
  • Seacor's earnings fall for the first quarter
    The diversified marine services firm posted higher revenue but incurred heavier costs during the period.
  • Vulcanus resumes supramax growth drive
  • Turk Loydu challenges IACS over membership attempt
    Class society considers complaint to competition authorities alleging association moved goal posts to scupper membership application
  • Gener8 clears covenant hurdle ahead of takeover
    New York tanker owner said to be in discussions with lenders on other issues but none would imperil pending buyout by Euronav
  • OSG shares pull ahead of its Jones Act sibling
    American Shipping lags behind New York-listed tanker operator, whose stock has risen by 100% since February
  • Norton stays cool as OSG shares run hot
  • Transaction puts Dutch dealmaker in the spotlight
  • Capital markets slowdown hinders Clarksons in Q1
  • World's shipping figures descend on Shanghai for Capital Link meet
  • First woman wins prestigious Onassis Prize in Shipping
  • Digital transformation depends on addressing five key questions
    As players of all sizes struggle to find clarity on how best to deploy the power of technology, BW Group chairman moves beyond generalisations and gets to grips with the critical issues
  • Asia-Europe slump fuels fears of rate war
  • Baltic Exchange mounts fresh bid to crack container market with freight index
    New partnership with Freightos in crowded world of container shipping indices vies to become sector benchmark and promote derivatives use, but is decried by rivals who fear it will set industry back
  • Environmental changes expected to create three-tier market
  • Good times are round the corner, Hartland predicts
    Shipbroker's annual review highlights potential positive impact of environmental regulation on supply and demand
  • StealthGas linked to LPG unit sale at firm price
  • Yamal LNG eyes fixture as project delivery speeds up
    Russia's Arctic-based development is running counter to LNG norms with production coming onstream in advance of shipping
  • Jiangnan Shipyard scoops LNG unit for Ghana import project
  • Yards called up for Excel conversion
  • Bangladesh ships in its first LNG cargo
  • Newbuild prices rise as enquiries slide
  • First cargo loading looms for Golar's Hilli Episeyo
    Cameroon floating LNG unit poised to send early volumes into waiting vessel
  • VLGC titans call scrapping a last resort for 'worst hangover ever'
    Hurt by serious overcapacity problems, operators are opting for slow steaming over demolition
  • Solvang fixes its oldest ship
  • LNG will take decades to overtake oil-based fuels, Alphatanker says
    Oil majors lead infrastructure build-out, with every continent bar Antarctica set for bunkering hubs
  • 'Team De Margerie' enjoys grand tour of Sovcomflot's LNG flagship
  • Refund guarantees at centre of Japan-Korea yard subsidy war
    Tokyo finalises details of WTO case against alleged price dumping and state support for rival shipbuilders
  • North Sea floating hotels find trading buyers in Greece
  • Subsea 7's marriage proposal to McDermott rapidly turns hostile
    McDermott board has firmly rejected a takeover offer from the Kristian Siem-led company, which has now taken its case for a merger directly to shareholders
  • Subsea 7-McDermott tie-up would make new market leader
  • DNV GL man readies IACS for digital age
  • Privocean trial centres on battle over dock damage
    Actions of dockworker continue to dog litigation as '16 and a half' of 17 claims have now been resolved
  • Valentis seeks cooperation from small companies on consolidation
  • Great Eastern tipped to buy Toisa tankers
  • Pakistani breakers back, and they hold upper hand
    Local demolition yards prepare to welcome tankers again after 18-month ban
  • Tankers' future is bright, but don't book those yard berths just yet
    While plenty of factors give cause for optimism, a question mark looms over the timing of any upturn
  • PetroVietnam adds to fleet with Doun Kisen tanker
  • Avin secures top dollar in scrap sale of elderly tanker
    MR2 tanker sold in Singapore for $6.07m with delivery in Bangladesh
  • MR trio tied up for a year as period rates lag
  • Top shipping names visit Ship of Mercy
    Brokers and owners moved by work of organisation 'bringing hope and healing' to Africa's poor
  • The experts agree, chemical tanker recovery is in the air
    Analysts and operators say a market turnaround is on the cards, they just differ on the timing
  • Seven more handies take Njord's total to a dozen
  • Oldendorff grows with buys and seeks sale-leasebacks
    German outfit adds four mini-capes to fleet for up to $19m each and is said to be in talks to sell 13 ultramax bulkers
  • Densay linked to canny asset plays
  • Pavimar snaps up 12-year-old kamsarmax to expand fleet
  • Load Line nearly triples its money on supramax
    Sale of a similar bulker shows less profitable timing as supramax asset values continue to climb
  • Cosmoship Maritime nets Sinokor cape
  • Seven Seas gains from high bulker values
  • Gibson turns on the British charm in Singapore
  • Cosco International expects a first-quarter profit
    Singapore-listed firm foresees positive results on the backs of latest growth projects.
  • Costamare and Shoei Kisen tied to Yang Ming deal
    Greek and Japanese shipowners touted as joint winners for boxship newbuildings.
  • Nisshin handysize reported sold to Nova Marine

American Shipperweb site
APRIL 26, 2018
  • GEODIS opens office in Uganda

    The Uganda-based office will extend GEODIS' footprint in Africa for both current and new key global clients. The new presence also provides...
  • Port of Los Angeles wins construction awards
    The Port of Los Angeles garnered two awards for outstanding achievements in construction management....
  • Seiko awards outsourced logistics contract to Yusen
    Seiko has awarded a contract to Yusen Logistics following a strategic move to outsource its entire U.K. warehousing operation....
  • Jettainer tests next generation of digital container
    "The technical possibilities of the digital container enable us to reduce the time and financial expenditure for repair measures. With our ...
  • Administration hopes for CFIUS reform passage this year
    A senior Trump administration official expressed optimism Thursday that legislation to reform the Committee on Foreign Investment in the Un...
  • CargoLogicAir boosts freighter frequencies
    A third flight per week is added from London Stansted to Atlanta; the summer schedule includes new twice-weekly direct services from Stanst...
  • Booster expands fuel delivery, tire care service
    Booster has "reinvented the fuel supply chain by cutting out the gas station," says co-founder Tyler Raugh....
  • American helps ready Canadians for Cinco de Mayo
    Utilizing American Airlines Cargo's widebody Boeing 777-200 and 777-300 equipment, the limes were transported from both Sao Paulo and Rio d...
  • Union Pacific thrives in Q1
    Union Pacific posted a net income of $1.3 billion on operating revenues of $5.48 billion for the first quarter of 2018, rising 22 percent a...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
APRIL 26, 2018
  • ICE Brent/WTI spread widening on geopolitics, US output
    The ICE Brent/WTI spread was $6.55/b Thursday afternoon, out from $5.95/b Wednesday, its widest level since late 2014, encouraging US producers to ship crude overseas.
  • Rotterdam bunker suppliers offer end-month prompt loading on poor demand
    Weak demand for bunker fuel in Northwest Europe has left suppliers with excess product as the month draws to a close and several are willing to fix very prompt inquiries for 380 CST fuel in a bid to shift fuel, sources said Thursday.
  • IMO 0.5% sulfur cap threatens fuel oil arbitrage shipments
    Traders expect the fuel oil arbitrage from Rotterdam to Singapore to be one of the first casualties of tighter marine fuel sulfur limits in 2020.
  • Marine fuel sulfur cap to raise costs; ban non-compliant ships: Maersk
    Sulfur restrictions could jack up fuel costs by $50-60 billion yearly.
  • Singapore advances Tuas Terminal plans, MPA inks deals to enhance maritime hub status
    When fully developed by 2040s, the terminal will be able to handle up to 65 million TEUs annually.
  • Debunkering requests at regional ports seen rising after Singapore off-spec issues
    Specification issues have led to tight availability of the finished 380 CST bunker fuel grade.
  • Dutch competition watchdog abandons bunker cartel investigation
    "Although we established that there was consultation on price agreements in the period 2011-14, this did not lead to cartel formation."
  • Veritas receives more samples of bunker fuel in Singapore with low flashpoint
    The deliveries were made by multiple suppliers between April 16 and 18.
  • South Korean refiners shy away from Libyan crude oil
    Libya's output has recently been cut by 80,000 b/d after an attack on its export pipeline supplying the Es Sider oil terminal earlier in April.
  • Bunkering set to dominate small-scale LNG landscape on tighter environment rules
    Switching to LNG is slow, but once the tipping point is crossed, it would be a long term solution, SLNG CEO John Ng said.

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