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BRIEFS
March 28, 2018
Sched Netweb site
  • HMM pulls out of US east coast and switches focus to India, Europe
  • Two 2M ships sail away after slight collision in Callao, Peru
  • DP World wins concession for greenfield Congolese Port of Banana
  • Matson's monopoly of US-Guam route ends if APL and Feds win law suit
  • Mega ships dumping mega cargoes at LA-LB lengthens truck turn times
  • APL introduces direct service from Hong Kong to Chu Lai Haiphong
  • US plan to exact China tariffs over 'intellectual property theft'
  • EUROGATE to draw in ships as the Pied Piper of Hamelin once did
  • Leading leftist paper expects more of a pillow fight than a trade war
  • ONE enlists Union Pacific to handle container freight from USWC
  • 'K' Line sells Tokyo tugboat unit to strengthen balance sheet
  • Faulty software grounds 3 South African Airways Cargo planes
  • US Senate takes 14 months to confirm McAleenan as CBP Commissioner
  • Soaring Heathrow tonnage to gain from new China cargo links in 2018

Exim Indiaweb site
MARCH 27, 2018
  • APL enhances Asia-Latin America network with new Quetzal Express service
  • Seaworld Express Lines completes 10 years
  • Velji Dosabhai & Sons recognised as Freight Broker of the Year at Gujarat Junction Cargo & Logistics Awards 2018
  • V. O. Chidambaranar Port Trust achieves new single-day oil cake/copra handling record
  • Department of Posts launches Cool EMS service from Japan to India
  • J. M. Baxi & IBM ink MoU to launch Blockchain-based platform for India's ex-im trade
  • Warehousing sector looking up, says report
  • Govt highlights rationalisation of GST policy measures & rates
  • Mandatory declaration of GSTIN, IEC & e-mail address of importer to be included in the Bill of Lading obtained by shipper

International Transport Journalweb site
  • "Narrowbody" for Ticino roads
  • Schindler selects Imperial Logistics
  • Scottish forwarder expands fleet
  • Swissport: volumes up and push-back tractor to the museum
  • Hamburg Süd colours in Chinese environment
  • Strong start to current year
  • Solution to double Channel Tunnel transport capacity
  • West Atlantic to take four B737-800BCFs
  • Successful audit of data centre
  • Smart handling at Antwerp's leading container port
  • Extending pharma cross dock platform
  • Elsen investing in young blood
  • More craneable trailers for trans-European route
  • Tiaca goes to Zhengzhou

IHS Maritimeweb site
MARCH 27, 2018
  • 3i Group relinquishes control of Scandlines
  • ER Offshore speeds up fleet sale
  • JP Morgan bullish on shipping earnings - bar crude tankers
  • Grindrod expects to spin off shipping business by June
  • Trade war talk spooks Scandinavian shipowners
  • Troubled Chinese shipbuilder CSSC appoints new chairman
  • Korea Line Corporation to ship crude for S-Oil
  • Kunlun Holding purchases elderly VLGC
  • Citibank and Standard Chartered join financiers of HMM VLCCs

The Loadstarweb site
MARCH 27, 2018
  • Box lines face extra $34bn for low-sulphur fuel if shipowners don't install scrubbers
  • Forwarders face extinction in 10 years if they don't 'go digital', says report
  • Battle for air freight capacity heats up as investment for freighters eases
  • Asian markets carry Kerry to new profit heights, despite China dip
  • Australia bans Kia Ora for three months
  • Dutch rail freight masterplan in the making
  • Q&A with Uber Freight director Bill Driegert

Marine Logweb site
MARCH 27, 2018
  • Jeffboat intends to close shipyard on May 14
  • Gladding-Hearn delivers sixth Circle Line sightseeing vessel
  • Two more AHTS vessels added to Hartmann-managed fleet
  • More Karadeniz powerships start work in Africa
  • Diamond S retrofits 30 product tankers with Danelec VDRs
  • LNG fueled 250,000 dwt ore carrier design gets LR approval
  • OSV operators start scrapping more vessels

Lloyd's Listweb site
MARCH 27, 2018
  • China mulls restoration of coal imports ban
    Vague details regarding the latest restriction create confusion among coal traders and bulker owners Related Stories UK sets up advisory panel for maritime sector Near total decarbonisation rate possible by 2035 China Merchants Energy Shipping aims for higher revenues in 2018
  • UK sets up advisory panel for maritime sector
    Transport minister introduces an expert advisory panel and launches external consultation period Related Stories Near total decarbonisation rate possible by 2035 China Merchants Energy Shipping aims for higher revenues in 2018 Trafigura opts for scrubbers on newbuild tankers
  • Pressure builds for greater legal clarity of judicial ship sales
    The United Nations Commission on International Trade Law will be asked to develop a new legal instrument covering judicial ship... Related Stories Pressure builds for greater legal clarity of ship sales CHART/TABLE: Five things to watch: Product tankers Box spot rates to come under increasing downward pressure
  • Pressure builds for greater legal clarity of ship sales
    The United Nations Commission on International Trade Law will be asked to develop a new legal instrument covering judicial ship... Related Stories CHART/TABLE: Five things to watch: Product tankers Box spot rates to come under increasing downward pressure Spot rates to come under increasing downward pressure
  • Near total decarbonisation rate possible by 2035
    International Transport Forum estimates that shipping can slash its CO2 emissions by up to 95% by 2035 in new report Related Stories China Merchants Energy Shipping aims for higher revenues in 2018 Trafigura opts for scrubbers on newbuild tankers Gener8 withdraws aframaxes and VLCCs from Navig8 pools
  • China Merchants Energy Shipping aims for higher revenues in 2018
    Tanker and bulker giant targets 78% rise in revenue on newbuilding deliveries Related Stories Near total decarbonisation rate possible by 2035 Trafigura opts for scrubbers on newbuild tankers Gener8 withdraws aframaxes and VLCCs from Navig8 pools
  • Trafigura opts for scrubbers on newbuild tankers
    All 32 crude and product tankers being built in South Korea and China will have scrubbers installed, commodities giant says Related Stories Gener8 withdraws aframaxes and VLCCs from Navig8 pools Cosco and Novatek collaborate on Arctic energy transport CSSC appoints new chairman amid hefty shipbuilding losses
  • Gener8 withdraws aframaxes and VLCCs from Navig8 pools
    Withdrawal of six aframaxes and 20 VLCCs will pave the way for the Gener8-Euronav merger Related Stories Cosco and Novatek collaborate on Arctic energy transport CSSC appoints new chairman amid hefty shipbuilding losses COSCO and Novatek collaborates on Arctic energy transport
  • CHART/TABLE: Five things to watch: Product tankers
    Market sentiment in the product tanker spectrum has been firming even as a sustainable earnings recovery still seems months away Related Stories Box spot rates to come under increasing downward pressure Spot rates to come under increasing downward pressure US-China trade battle may help ethanol shipments from Vietnam, Pakistan
  • CSSC appoints new chairman amid hefty shipbuilding losses
    The move came as CSSC is working on its $1.6bn debt-to-equity swap for its listed units and a rumoured merger... Related Stories Cosco and Novatek collaborate on Arctic energy transport COSCO and Novatek collaborates on Arctic energy transport Carriers and forwarders chart a course through troubled waters
  • Cosco and Novatek collaborate on Arctic energy transport
    Energy trade in the Arctic sees increased investment from Beijing Related Stories CSSC appoints new chairman amid hefty shipbuilding losses COSCO and Novatek collaborates on Arctic energy transport Carriers and forwarders chart a course through troubled waters
  • COSCO and Novatek collaborates on Arctic energy transport
    Energy trade in the Arctic sees increase investment from Beijing Related Stories Carriers and forwarders chart a course through troubled waters Smaller boxships return to east-west trades Marinakis dismisses drugs probe as 'fabricated plot'
  • Box spot rates to come under increasing downward pressure
    No let-up in rate erosion as carriers latest capacity injection takes hold Related Stories Spot rates to come under increasing downward pressure US-China trade battle may help ethanol shipments from Vietnam, Pakistan CHART/TABLE: Five things to watch: Crude tankers
  • Spot rates to come under increasing downward pressure
    No let-up in rate erosion as carriers latest capacity injection takes hold Related Stories US-China trade battle may help ethanol shipments from Vietnam, Pakistan CHART/TABLE: Five things to watch: Crude tankers Charter market sentiment stays strong
  • US-China trade battle may help ethanol shipments from Vietnam, Pakistan
    Latest tariffs can reduce tonne mile demands for chemical carriers but corn imports to produce ethanol can open new doors... Related Stories CHART/TABLE: Five things to watch: Crude tankers Charter market sentiment stays strong CHART/TABLE: Five things to watch: Dry bulk shipping
  • Wall St Note | Backstop commitment backfires at Navios subsidiary
    Related Stories Lloyd's List Asia Pacific Awards 2018 open for nominations Swedish owners following car makers to greener solutions Fighting fire with facts
  • Lloyd's List Asia Pacific Awards 2018 open for nominations
    Related Stories Swedish owners following car makers to greener solutions Fighting fire with facts Trump's tariffs pose major threat to shipping demand growth
  • Carriers and forwarders chart a course through troubled waters
    Related Stories Smaller boxships return to east-west trades Marinakis dismisses drugs probe as 'fabricated plot' UK's Maritime and Coastguard Agency charts digital future

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MARCH 27, 2018
  • Bond rating ensures Alameda Corridor viability as transloads rise
  • Amid Virginia truck protests, port urges patience
  • ELD mandate spurs innovation in US truck tech
  • Shipper alliance: Trade war will hurt global economy
  • Kerry Logistics to focus on Asian cross-border trade
  • Blockchain success in shipping hinges on standardization
  • China-US tariff dispute may fuel Asia-Oceania trade

TradeWindsweb site
MARCH 27, 2018
  • CSSC sees new chairman step in
    Incumbent chairman moves on from one of the largest shipbuilding conglomerates in the country.
  • New US ethylene dock to boost gas shipping
    Second major ethylene export terminal announced this year augurs well for mid-sized gas segment.
  • Gener8 takes back ships from Navig8 pools
    VLCC owner in midst of completing its acquisition by Euronav pulling tankers from long-time pool manager.
  • SwissMarine pays up for Diana capesize
    Glencore-backed charterer takes another capesize for long-term hire.
  • Trafigura joins rival traders in selecting scrubbers
    Vast tanker orderbook will be fitted with scrubbers, Trafigura has confirmed.
  • OSV scrapping rates jump 153%
    Tidewater tops list of offshore owners stepping up drive to shed old ships.
  • Great Eastern eyes $46m securities sale
    Indian owner plots fundraiser after LPGC buying spree.
  • SEB analyst fires 2020 fuel price warning
    Distillates set to cost at least $450 more than heavy fuel oil when regs kick in.
  • Veteran Stolt-Nielsen finance chief moves upstairs
    Jan Chr. Engelhardtsen joins the board as Gruner-Hegge steps up to become new chief finance officer.
  • MSC drops chartered boxship after MLC ban
    Vega Reederei vessel barred from Australia after under-paying crew.
  • Turkish shipowner denies double suezmax charter deal
    Executives at Gungen Denizcilik say vessels continue to trade spot.
  • VLCC demolition hitting a peak
    After a fast start to 2018, GMS believes some new factors are influencing the market.
  • Bulker and boxship damaged in clash
    Containers also lost as Briese and Delphis ships collide off Denmark.
  • Gulf Marine Services slips to a loss
    UAE OSV owner hit by falling revenue as rates dipped last year.
  • Breakwater and Hayfin buy anchor handler brace
    Deal follows recapitalization of Hartmann Offshore in 2017.
  • Evergreen rebounds into the black
    Fourth quarter turns profitable as revenue rises at container line.
  • ACL to close down Jeffboat yard
    US owner cites vessel over-supply as plant shuts after 180 years.
  • Kyoei Tanker lowers full-year profit forecast
    Shipowner has sliced its projection but profit will still be well up on previous year.
  • Great Eastern adds another LPG carrier
    Indian owner follows up BP VLGC deal with capture of medium-sized ship.
  • LNG orders forecast to reach 50 in 2018
    China's growing dependence on LNG spot markets to drive newbuilding demand, says analyst.
  • Solship Invest delays debt payments
    SolstadFarstad subsidiary wins more time to restructure capital.
  • Far East Shipping orders open-hatch double
    Japanese owner said to have contracted new bulkers at Saiki Heavy.
  • HMM secures financing for VLCC newbuilds
    South Korean owner taps state-backed financial support program for second time in 12 months.
  • Platts to publish low sulfur fuel assessments from 2019
    Agency says initial coverage will be for loadings in Singapore, Fujairah, Houston and Rotterdam.

American Shipperweb site
MARCH 27, 2018
  • Gulftainer to set up shop at Delaware's Port of Wilmington?
    Gulftainer, the United Arab Emirates-based port management and third-party logistics company that expanded into the United States in 2015 b...
  • GSA: Rising protectionism, red tape threaten global economy
    The Global Shippers' Alliance (GSA) - which represents shippers' organizations from Asia, Europe and the United States - has called on worl...
  • ITC to consider import restrictions for toner cartridges, factory controllers
    The International Trade Commission (ITC) will start separate investigations into whether imports of certain toner cartridges and components...
  • DP World makes major investment in Congo
    The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) said it will gain a deep-water port of its own thanks to a deal reached with Dubai-based port termin...
  • COSCO Ports nearly triples earnings in 2017
    COSCO Shipping Ports nearly tripled its earnings in 2017 thanks to increased handling volumes and a one-time benefit from the sale of certa...
  • APL joins Asia-Latin America loop
    Ocean carrier APL, a subsidiary of the CMA CGM Group, will be joining a service between Asia, Mexico and the West Coast of South America. ...
  • U.S. extends 25% truck tariff under KORUS
    South Korea is allowing the U.S. to extend its 25 percent tariff on imports of pickup trucks from the country to 2041, as part of the two c...
  • FTA countries likely not exempt from metal tariffs, expert says
    The "plain reading" of President Donald Trump's proclamations ordering generally global steel and aluminum tariffs indicates that imports f...
  • Teamsters, Standard Forwarding start new contract
    The more than 500 members of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters who are employed with regional less-than-truckload carrier Standard ...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MARCH 27, 2018
  • Crude inches lower after flirting with three-year highs
    Crude futures fell slightly Tuesday on profit-taking ahead of weekly US inventory data, but remain less than $1/b off three-year highs set in late January following this month's rally.
  • External: Praxis Energy Agents S.A
  • INTERVIEW: ExxonMobil sees bunker term contract use increasing in 2020
    "We suggest that our customers find a quality supplier and talk about some term commitments."
  • Wartsila to equip AET's tankers with VOC technology, LNG systems
    Wartsila's VOC recovery system will provide an annual bunker fuel savings of over 3,000 tons per vessel, it said.
  • Iraq could overtake Saudi Arabia as top crude supplier to India
    India, the world's third-largest crude importer, bought 38.9 million mt from Iraq during the first 10 months of fiscal 2017-2018.
  • Vitol sees oil trading volumes slip in 'challenging' year
    The privately-held trader said total crude and oil product volumes fell to 349 million mt, from 351 million mt in 2016.
  • US Gulf Coast April HSHO flips from steep contango to backwardation
    Stronger prompt-cycle differential and a drop in swap prices were behind the change in structure.
  • Shipping's GHG emissions cut hinges on use of CO2 bunkers: ICS
    Governments must also compromise to help shipping achieve CO2 emission reduction targets in line with the Paris Agreement on climate change.
  • FUTURES: Crude stable as markets mull over possible US stock build
    "Markets will be looking out for data from the API later today for some fundamental price direction," Phillip Futures analyst Benjamin Lu said.
  • SUBSCRIBER NOTE: Platts to reflect ISO 2010 in bunker, cargo assessments
    Currently, Platts reflects in its bunker assessments specifications as defined by the ISO in document ISO 8217:2005 (E) - Petroleum products - Fuels (class F) - Specifications of marine fuels.

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